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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,125.92, 371,376 and 161,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,125.92, 371,376 and 161,632.08 is: 223,041.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,125.92 : 371,376 = 161,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,125.92/371,376 = 161,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,125.92x = 371,376 × 161,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,125.92x = 60,026,275,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,026,275,342.08/269,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,041.60

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