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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,002.76, 371,112.37 and 160,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,002.76, 371,112.37 and 160,085.30 is: 220,851.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,002.76 : 371,112.37 = 160,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,002.76/371,112.37 = 160,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,002.76x = 371,112.37 × 160,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,002.76x = 59,409,635,085.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,409,635,085.16/269,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,851.40

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