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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,691.32, 369,444.89 and 160,261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,691.32, 369,444.89 and 160,261.29 is: 221,179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,691.32 : 369,444.89 = 160,261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,691.32/369,444.89 = 160,261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,691.32x = 369,444.89 × 160,261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,691.32x = 59,207,714,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,207,714,655.31/267,691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,179.06

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