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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,292.05, 370,162.30 and 160,822.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,292.05, 370,162.30 and 160,822.87 is: 221,887.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,292.05 : 370,162.30 = 160,822.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,292.05/370,162.30 = 160,822.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,292.05x = 370,162.30 × 160,822.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,292.05x = 59,530,564,055.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,530,564,055.73/268,292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,887.17

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