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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,295.37, 370,166.87 and 160,826.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,295.37, 370,166.87 and 160,826.19 is: 221,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,295.37 : 370,166.87 = 160,826.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,295.37/370,166.87 = 160,826.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,295.37x = 370,166.87 × 160,826.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,295.37x = 59,532,526,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532,526,562.19/268,295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,891.74

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