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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,692.45, 369,427.13 and 160,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,692.45, 369,427.13 and 160,241.72 is: 221,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,692.45 : 369,427.13 = 160,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,692.45/369,427.13 = 160,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,692.45x = 369,427.13 × 160,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,692.45x = 59,197,637,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,197,637,717.44/267,692.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,140.49

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