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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,988.76, 371,205.54 and 161,560.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,988.76, 371,205.54 and 161,560.62 is: 222,954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,988.76 : 371,205.54 = 161,560.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,988.76/371,205.54 = 161,560.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,988.76x = 371,205.54 × 161,560.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,988.76x = 59,972,197,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,972,197,189.83/268,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,954.29

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