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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,672.34, 369,418.68 and 160,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,672.34, 369,418.68 and 160,242.34 is: 221,152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,672.34 : 369,418.68 = 160,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,672.34/369,418.68 = 160,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,672.34x = 369,418.68 × 160,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,672.34x = 59,196,513,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196,513,722.91/267,672.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,152.90

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