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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,357.64, 370,303.80 and 160,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,357.64, 370,303.80 and 160,932.20 is: 222,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,357.64 : 370,303.80 = 160,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,357.64/370,303.80 = 160,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,357.64x = 370,303.80 × 160,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,357.64x = 59,593,805,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593,805,202.36/268,357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,068.60

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