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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,977.32, 371,189.76 and 161,549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,977.32, 371,189.76 and 161,549.18 is: 222,938.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,977.32 : 371,189.76 = 161,549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,977.32/371,189.76 = 161,549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,977.32x = 371,189.76 × 161,549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,977.32x = 59,965,401,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,965,401,674.56/268,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,938.50

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