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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,042.59, 369,873.32 and 160,592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,042.59, 369,873.32 and 160,592.67 is: 221,602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,042.59 : 369,873.32 = 160,592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,042.59/369,873.32 = 160,592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,042.59x = 369,873.32 × 160,592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,042.59x = 59,398,943,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,398,943,217.60/268,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,602.63

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