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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,198.31, 371,476.76 and 161,704.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,198.31, 371,476.76 and 161,704.83 is: 223,142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,198.31 : 371,476.76 = 161,704.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,198.31/371,476.76 = 161,704.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,198.31x = 371,476.76 × 161,704.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,198.31x = 60,069,585,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,069,585,516.23/269,198.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,142.51

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