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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,111.55, 369,839.51 and 160,619.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,111.55, 369,839.51 and 160,619.33 is: 221,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,111.55 : 369,839.51 = 160,619.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,111.55/369,839.51 = 160,619.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,111.55x = 369,839.51 × 160,619.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,111.55x = 59,403,371,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,403,371,651.43/268,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,562.15

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