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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,538.41, 369,214.65 and 160,087.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,538.41, 369,214.65 and 160,087.86 is: 220,928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,538.41 : 369,214.65 = 160,087.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,538.41/369,214.65 = 160,087.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,538.41x = 369,214.65 × 160,087.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,538.41x = 59,106,783,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,106,783,199.15/267,538.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,928.21

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