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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,217.48, 370,140.90 and 160,792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,217.48, 370,140.90 and 160,792.04 is: 221,893.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,217.48 : 370,140.90 = 160,792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,217.48/370,140.90 = 160,792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,217.48x = 370,140.90 × 160,792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,217.48x = 59,515,710,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,515,710,398.44/268,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,893.48

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