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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,179.68, 370,076 and 160,808.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,179.68, 370,076 and 160,808.96 is: 221,909.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,179.68 : 370,076 = 160,808.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,179.68/370,076 = 160,808.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,179.68x = 370,076 × 160,808.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,179.68x = 59,511,536,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,511,536,680.96/268,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,909.19

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