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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,705.26, 369,371.31 and 160,234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,705.26, 369,371.31 and 160,234.46 is: 221,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,705.26 : 369,371.31 = 160,234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,705.26/369,371.31 = 160,234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,705.26x = 369,371.31 × 160,234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,705.26x = 59,186,012,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,012,397.34/267,705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,086.48

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