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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,295.56, 370,167.13 and 160,826.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,295.56, 370,167.13 and 160,826.38 is: 221,892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,295.56 : 370,167.13 = 160,826.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,295.56/370,167.13 = 160,826.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,295.56x = 370,167.13 × 160,826.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,295.56x = 59,532,639,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532,639,512.89/268,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,892.00

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