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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,147.54, 371,395.77 and 165,765.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,147.54, 371,395.77 and 165,765.26 is: 228,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,147.54 : 371,395.77 = 165,765.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,147.54/371,395.77 = 165,765.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,147.54x = 371,395.77 × 165,765.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,147.54x = 61,564,516,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,564,516,376.95/269,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,738.92

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