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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,045.35, 371,272.41 and 161,674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,045.35, 371,272.41 and 161,674.58 is: 223,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,045.35 : 371,272.41 = 161,674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,045.35/371,272.41 = 161,674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,045.35x = 371,272.41 × 161,674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,045.35x = 60,025,311,880.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,025,311,880.52/269,045.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,104.81

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