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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,707.24, 369,466.86 and 160,277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,707.24, 369,466.86 and 160,277.18 is: 221,200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,707.24 : 369,466.86 = 160,277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,707.24/369,466.86 = 160,277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,707.24x = 369,466.86 × 160,277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,707.24x = 59,217,106,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,217,106,424.25/267,707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,200.99

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