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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,255.61, 370,224.93 and 160,884.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,255.61, 370,224.93 and 160,884.71 is: 222,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,255.61 : 370,224.93 = 160,884.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,255.61/370,224.93 = 160,884.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,255.61x = 370,224.93 × 160,884.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,255.61x = 59,563,527,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,563,527,842.27/268,255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,040.20

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