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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,801.74, 369,577.94 and 160,351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,801.74, 369,577.94 and 160,351.23 is: 221,291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,801.74 : 369,577.94 = 160,351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,801.74/369,577.94 = 160,351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,801.74x = 369,577.94 × 160,351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,801.74x = 59,262,277,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,262,277,259.87/267,801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,291.61

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