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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,137.26, 371,407.41 and 161,704.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,137.26, 371,407.41 and 161,704.53 is: 223,151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,137.26 : 371,407.41 = 161,704.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,137.26/371,407.41 = 161,704.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,137.26x = 371,407.41 × 161,704.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,137.26x = 60,058,260,672.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,058,260,672.57/269,137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,151.04

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