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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,491.36, 369,142.20 and 160,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,491.36, 369,142.20 and 160,065.92 is: 220,893.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,491.36 : 369,142.20 = 160,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,491.36/369,142.20 = 160,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,491.36x = 369,142.20 × 160,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,491.36x = 59,087,085,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087,085,853.82/267,491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,893.44

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