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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,321.33, 370,202.61 and 160,852.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,321.33, 370,202.61 and 160,852.15 is: 221,927.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,321.33 : 370,202.61 = 160,852.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,321.33/370,202.61 = 160,852.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,321.33x = 370,202.61 × 160,852.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,321.33x = 59,547,885,754.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547,885,754.11/268,321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,927.51

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