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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,237.20, 370,199.52 and 160,866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,237.20, 370,199.52 and 160,866.30 is: 222,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,237.20 : 370,199.52 = 160,866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,237.20/370,199.52 = 160,866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,237.20x = 370,199.52 × 160,866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,237.20x = 59,552,627,044.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552,627,044.18/268,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,014.80

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