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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,029.30, 371,232.96 and 165,647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,029.30, 371,232.96 and 165,647.08 is: 228,576.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,029.30 : 371,232.96 = 165,647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,029.30/371,232.96 = 165,647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,029.30x = 371,232.96 × 165,647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,029.30x = 61,493,655,823.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493,655,823.76/269,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,576.05

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