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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,757.92, 370,846.80 and 161,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,757.92, 370,846.80 and 161,305.12 is: 222,577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,757.92 : 370,846.80 = 161,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,757.92/370,846.80 = 161,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,757.92x = 370,846.80 × 161,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,757.92x = 59,819,487,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,819,487,575.62/268,757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,577.58

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