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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,329.12, 370,279.12 and 160,845.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,329.12, 370,279.12 and 160,845.36 is: 221,957.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,329.12 : 370,279.12 = 160,845.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,329.12/370,279.12 = 160,845.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,329.12x = 370,279.12 × 160,845.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,329.12x = 59,557,678,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,557,678,356.88/268,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,957.57

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