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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,217.92, 371,502.96 and 161,724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,217.92, 371,502.96 and 161,724.32 is: 223,168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,217.92 : 371,502.96 = 161,724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,217.92/371,502.96 = 161,724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,217.92x = 371,502.96 × 161,724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,217.92x = 60,081,063,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081,063,583.99/269,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,168.89

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