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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,111.05, 369,838.81 and 160,618.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,111.05, 369,838.81 and 160,618.83 is: 221,561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,111.05 : 369,838.81 = 160,618.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,111.05/369,838.81 = 160,618.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,111.05x = 369,838.81 × 160,618.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,111.05x = 59,403,076,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,403,076,950.79/268,111.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,561.46

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