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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,270.20, 370,245.06 and 160,899.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,270.20, 370,245.06 and 160,899.30 is: 222,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,270.20 : 370,245.06 = 160,899.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,270.20/370,245.06 = 160,899.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,270.20x = 370,245.06 × 160,899.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,270.20x = 59,572,170,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,572,170,982.46/268,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,060.34

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