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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,495.78, 369,148.37 and 160,070.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,495.78, 369,148.37 and 160,070.34 is: 220,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,495.78 : 369,148.37 = 160,070.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,495.78/369,148.37 = 160,070.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,495.78x = 369,148.37 × 160,070.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,495.78x = 59,089,705,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,089,705,096.35/267,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,899.58

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