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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,250.39, 370,217.72 and 160,879.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,250.39, 370,217.72 and 160,879.49 is: 222,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,250.39 : 370,217.72 = 160,879.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,250.39/370,217.72 = 160,879.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,250.39x = 370,217.72 × 160,879.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,250.39x = 59,560,437,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,560,437,982.56/268,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,033.00

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