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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,294.87, 370,166.18 and 160,825.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,294.87, 370,166.18 and 160,825.69 is: 221,891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,294.87 : 370,166.18 = 160,825.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,294.87/370,166.18 = 160,825.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,294.87x = 370,166.18 × 160,825.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,294.87x = 59,532,230,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532,230,971.74/268,294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,891.05

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