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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,266.08, 370,217.20 and 160,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,266.08, 370,217.20 and 160,853.60 is: 221,983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,266.08 : 370,217.20 = 160,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,266.08/370,217.20 = 160,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,266.08x = 370,217.20 × 160,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,266.08x = 59,550,769,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,550,769,401.92/268,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,983.97

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