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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,321.83, 370,203.30 and 160,852.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,321.83, 370,203.30 and 160,852.65 is: 221,928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,321.83 : 370,203.30 = 160,852.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,321.83/370,203.30 = 160,852.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,321.83x = 370,203.30 × 160,852.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,321.83x = 59,548,181,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,548,181,843.75/268,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,928.20

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