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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,231.50, 370,146.24 and 160,780.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,231.50, 370,146.24 and 160,780.68 is: 221,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,231.50 : 370,146.24 = 160,780.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,231.50/370,146.24 = 160,780.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,231.50x = 370,146.24 × 160,780.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,231.50x = 59,512,364,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,512,364,166.64/268,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,869.41

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