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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,631.95, 363,848.30 and 161,639.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,631.95, 363,848.30 and 161,639.38 is: 223,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,631.95 : 363,848.30 = 161,639.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,631.95/363,848.30 = 161,639.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,631.95x = 363,848.30 × 161,639.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,631.95x = 58,812,213,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,812,213,626.05/263,631.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,084.55

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