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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,635.05, 363,823.04 and 161,716.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,635.05, 363,823.04 and 161,716.71 is: 223,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,635.05 : 363,823.04 = 161,716.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,635.05/363,823.04 = 161,716.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,635.05x = 363,823.04 × 161,716.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,635.05x = 58,836,264,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,836,264,242.41/263,635.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,173.15

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