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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,263.20, 370,235.40 and 160,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,263.20, 370,235.40 and 160,892.30 is: 222,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,263.20 : 370,235.40 = 160,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,263.20/370,235.40 = 160,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,263.20x = 370,235.40 × 160,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,263.20x = 59,568,025,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,568,025,047.42/268,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,050.68

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