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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,470.24, 369,096 and 160,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,470.24, 369,096 and 160,099.52 is: 220,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,470.24 : 369,096 = 160,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,470.24/369,096 = 160,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,470.24x = 369,096 × 160,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,470.24x = 59,092,092,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,092,092,433.92/267,470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,929.60

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