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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,027.58, 369,850.46 and 160,594.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,027.58, 369,850.46 and 160,594.85 is: 221,604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,027.58 : 369,850.46 = 160,594.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,027.58/369,850.46 = 160,594.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,027.58x = 369,850.46 × 160,594.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,027.58x = 59,396,079,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,396,079,267.78/268,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,604.35

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