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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,298.04, 370,170.60 and 160,828.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,298.04, 370,170.60 and 160,828.86 is: 221,895.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,298.04 : 370,170.60 = 160,828.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,298.04/370,170.60 = 160,828.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,298.04x = 370,170.60 × 160,828.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,298.04x = 59,534,115,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,534,115,603.52/268,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,895.45

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