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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,047.34, 371,275.16 and 161,676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,047.34, 371,275.16 and 161,676.58 is: 223,107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,047.34 : 371,275.16 = 161,676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,047.34/371,275.16 = 161,676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,047.34x = 371,275.16 × 161,676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,047.34x = 60,026,498,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,026,498,107.75/269,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,107.57

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