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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,320.36, 370,201.25 and 160,851.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,320.36, 370,201.25 and 160,851.18 is: 221,926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,320.36 : 370,201.25 = 160,851.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,320.36/370,201.25 = 160,851.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,320.36x = 370,201.25 × 160,851.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,320.36x = 59,547,307,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547,307,095.72/268,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,926.16

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