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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,296.56, 370,168.51 and 160,827.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,296.56, 370,168.51 and 160,827.38 is: 221,893.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,296.56 : 370,168.51 = 160,827.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,296.56/370,168.51 = 160,827.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,296.56x = 370,168.51 × 160,827.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,296.56x = 59,533,231,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,533,231,621.80/268,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,893.38

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