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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,272.88, 371,493.24 and 161,869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,272.88, 371,493.24 and 161,869.04 is: 223,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,272.88 : 371,493.24 = 161,869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,272.88/371,493.24 = 161,869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,272.88x = 371,493.24 × 161,869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,272.88x = 60,133,254,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,133,254,125.29/269,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,317.16

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