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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,296.37, 370,168.24 and 160,827.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,296.37, 370,168.24 and 160,827.19 is: 221,893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,296.37 : 370,168.24 = 160,827.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,296.37/370,168.24 = 160,827.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,296.37x = 370,168.24 × 160,827.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,296.37x = 59,533,117,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,533,117,866.45/268,296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,893.12

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