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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,249.39, 370,216.34 and 160,878.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,249.39, 370,216.34 and 160,878.49 is: 222,031.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,249.39 : 370,216.34 = 160,878.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,249.39/370,216.34 = 160,878.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,249.39x = 370,216.34 × 160,878.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,249.39x = 59,559,844,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,559,844,625.89/268,249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,031.61

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