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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,881.62, 369,649.71 and 160,448.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,881.62, 369,649.71 and 160,448.89 is: 221,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,881.62 : 369,649.71 = 160,448.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,881.62/369,649.71 = 160,448.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,881.62x = 369,649.71 × 160,448.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,881.62x = 59,309,885,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,309,885,658.32/267,881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,403.34

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