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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,677.96, 370,762.02 and 161,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,677.96, 370,762.02 and 161,226.60 is: 222,484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,677.96 : 370,762.02 = 161,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,677.96/370,762.02 = 161,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,677.96x = 370,762.02 × 161,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,677.96x = 59,776,699,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,776,699,893.73/268,677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,484.57

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