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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,849.45, 369,605.31 and 160,416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,849.45, 369,605.31 and 160,416.72 is: 221,358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,849.45 : 369,605.31 = 160,416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,849.45/369,605.31 = 160,416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,849.45x = 369,605.31 × 160,416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,849.45x = 59,290,871,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,290,871,524.78/267,849.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,358.94

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