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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,141.26, 371,412.90 and 161,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,141.26, 371,412.90 and 161,708.56 is: 223,156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,141.26 : 371,412.90 = 161,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,141.26/371,412.90 = 161,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,141.26x = 371,412.90 × 161,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,141.26x = 60,060,645,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,060,645,224.42/269,141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,156.59

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