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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,866.48, 369,628.80 and 160,433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,866.48, 369,628.80 and 160,433.68 is: 221,382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,866.48 : 369,628.80 = 160,433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,866.48/369,628.80 = 160,433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,866.48x = 369,628.80 × 160,433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,866.48x = 59,300,908,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,300,908,617.98/267,866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,382.34

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