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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,670.21, 369,415.75 and 160,240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,670.21, 369,415.75 and 160,240.21 is: 221,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,670.21 : 369,415.75 = 160,240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,670.21/369,415.75 = 160,240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,670.21x = 369,415.75 × 160,240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,670.21x = 59,195,257,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,195,257,357.31/267,670.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,149.96

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