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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,717.72, 369,461.34 and 160,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,717.72, 369,461.34 and 160,266.36 is: 221,174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,717.72 : 369,461.34 = 160,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,717.72/369,461.34 = 160,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,717.72x = 369,461.34 × 160,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,717.72x = 59,212,224,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,212,224,122.52/267,717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,174.09

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