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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,295.04, 370,166.43 and 160,825.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,295.04, 370,166.43 and 160,825.86 is: 221,891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,295.04 : 370,166.43 = 160,825.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,295.04/370,166.43 = 160,825.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,295.04x = 370,166.43 × 160,825.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,295.04x = 59,532,334,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532,334,447.88/268,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,891.30

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