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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,849.95, 369,606 and 160,417.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,849.95, 369,606 and 160,417.22 is: 221,359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,849.95 : 369,606 = 160,417.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,849.95/369,606 = 160,417.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,849.95x = 369,606 × 160,417.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,849.95x = 59,291,167,015.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,291,167,015.32/267,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,359.63

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