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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,577.52, 370,512.73 and 160,960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,577.52, 370,512.73 and 160,960.72 is: 222,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,577.52 : 370,512.73 = 160,960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,577.52/370,512.73 = 160,960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,577.52x = 370,512.73 × 160,960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,577.52x = 59,637,995,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,637,995,759.60/268,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,051.33

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