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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,295.87, 370,167.55 and 160,826.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,295.87, 370,167.55 and 160,826.69 is: 221,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,295.87 : 370,167.55 = 160,826.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,295.87/370,167.55 = 160,826.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,295.87x = 370,167.55 × 160,826.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,295.87x = 59,532,821,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532,821,811.91/268,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,892.43

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