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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,087.01, 371,197.53 and 160,113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,087.01, 371,197.53 and 160,113.93 is: 220,872.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,087.01 : 371,197.53 = 160,113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,087.01/371,197.53 = 160,113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,087.01x = 371,197.53 × 160,113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,087.01x = 59,433,895,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,433,895,334.59/269,087.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,872.41

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