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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,295.48, 371,628.50 and 161,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,295.48, 371,628.50 and 161,927 is: 223,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,295.48 : 371,628.50 = 161,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,295.48/371,628.50 = 161,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,295.48x = 371,628.50 × 161,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,295.48x = 60,176,688,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,176,688,119.50/269,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,459.70

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