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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,379.19, 370,382.63 and 160,947.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,379.19, 370,382.63 and 160,947.27 is: 222,118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,379.19 : 370,382.63 = 160,947.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,379.19/370,382.63 = 160,947.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,379.19x = 370,382.63 × 160,947.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,379.19x = 59,612,072,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,612,072,349.18/268,379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,118.83

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