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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,206.75, 370,112.09 and 160,755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,206.75, 370,112.09 and 160,755.93 is: 221,835.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,206.75 : 370,112.09 = 160,755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,206.75/370,112.09 = 160,755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,206.75x = 370,112.09 × 160,755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,206.75x = 59,497,712,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,497,712,428.41/268,206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,835.25

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