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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,957.84, 371,050.50 and 160,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,957.84, 371,050.50 and 160,040.44 is: 220,789.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,957.84 : 371,050.50 = 160,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,957.84/371,050.50 = 160,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,957.84x = 371,050.50 × 160,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,957.84x = 59,383,085,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,383,085,282.22/268,957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,789.57

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