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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,969.32, 371,173.50 and 160,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,969.32, 371,173.50 and 160,149.60 is: 221,003.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,969.32 : 371,173.50 = 160,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,969.32/371,173.50 = 160,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,969.32x = 371,173.50 × 160,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,969.32x = 59,443,287,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443,287,555.60/268,969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,003.97

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