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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,216.48, 370,139.52 and 160,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,216.48, 370,139.52 and 160,791.04 is: 221,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,216.48 : 370,139.52 = 160,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,216.48/370,139.52 = 160,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,216.48x = 370,139.52 × 160,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,216.48x = 59,515,118,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,515,118,365.90/268,216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,892.10

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