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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,358.09, 371,758.05 and 162,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,358.09, 371,758.05 and 162,036.60 is: 223,636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,358.09 : 371,758.05 = 162,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,358.09/371,758.05 = 162,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,358.09x = 371,758.05 × 162,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,358.09x = 60,238,410,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238,410,444.63/269,358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,636.91

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