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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,687.23, 369,439.25 and 160,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,687.23, 369,439.25 and 160,257.20 is: 221,173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,687.23 : 369,439.25 = 160,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,687.23/369,439.25 = 160,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,687.23x = 369,439.25 × 160,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,687.23x = 59,205,297,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,205,297,126.62/267,687.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,173.41

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