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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,848.44, 369,603.94 and 160,415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,848.44, 369,603.94 and 160,415.72 is: 221,357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,848.44 : 369,603.94 = 160,415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,848.44/369,603.94 = 160,415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,848.44x = 369,603.94 × 160,415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,848.44x = 59,290,282,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,290,282,149.94/267,848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,357.58

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