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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,297.56, 370,169.89 and 160,828.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,297.56, 370,169.89 and 160,828.38 is: 221,894.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,297.56 : 370,169.89 = 160,828.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,297.56/370,169.89 = 160,828.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,297.56x = 370,169.89 × 160,828.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,297.56x = 59,533,823,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,533,823,733.48/268,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,894.76

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