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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,539.48, 369,077.28 and 160,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,539.48, 369,077.28 and 160,087.88 is: 220,845.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,539.48 : 369,077.28 = 160,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,539.48/369,077.28 = 160,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,539.48x = 369,077.28 × 160,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,539.48x = 59,084,799,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,084,799,311.37/267,539.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,845.16

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