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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,692.58, 369,446.63 and 160,262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,692.58, 369,446.63 and 160,262.55 is: 221,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,692.58 : 369,446.63 = 160,262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,692.58/369,446.63 = 160,262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,692.58x = 369,446.63 × 160,262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,692.58x = 59,208,458,211.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,208,458,211.39/267,692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,180.80

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