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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,503.50, 370,545.54 and 161,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,503.50, 370,545.54 and 161,034.32 is: 222,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,503.50 : 370,545.54 = 161,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,503.50/370,545.54 = 161,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,503.50x = 370,545.54 × 161,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,503.50x = 59,670,549,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,670,549,062.93/268,503.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,233.78

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