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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,352.64, 370,296.90 and 160,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,352.64, 370,296.90 and 160,927.20 is: 222,061.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,352.64 : 370,296.90 = 160,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,352.64/370,296.90 = 160,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,352.64x = 370,296.90 × 160,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,352.64x = 59,590,843,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,590,843,285.68/268,352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,061.70

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