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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,027.07, 371,229.89 and 165,644.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,027.07, 371,229.89 and 165,644.85 is: 228,572.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,027.07 : 371,229.89 = 165,644.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,027.07/371,229.89 = 165,644.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,027.07x = 371,229.89 × 165,644.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,027.07x = 61,492,319,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,492,319,444.57/269,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,572.98

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