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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,397.45, 371,858.57 and 160,535.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,397.45, 371,858.57 and 160,535.93 is: 221,593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,397.45 : 371,858.57 = 160,535.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,397.45/371,858.57 = 160,535.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,397.45x = 371,858.57 × 160,535.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,397.45x = 59,696,658,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,696,658,701.45/269,397.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,593.26

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