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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,706.74, 369,466.17 and 160,276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,706.74, 369,466.17 and 160,276.68 is: 221,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,706.74 : 369,466.17 = 160,276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,706.74/369,466.17 = 160,276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,706.74x = 369,466.17 × 160,276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,706.74x = 59,216,811,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,216,811,099.92/267,706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,200.30

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