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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,703.20, 369,442 and 160,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,703.20, 369,442 and 160,252.44 is: 221,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,703.20 : 369,442 = 160,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,703.20/369,442 = 160,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,703.20x = 369,442 × 160,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,703.20x = 59,203,981,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203,981,938.48/267,703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,155.30

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