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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,444.98, 371,905.62 and 159,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,444.98, 371,905.62 and 159,160.34 is: 219,683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,444.98 : 371,905.62 = 159,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,444.98/371,905.62 = 159,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,444.98x = 371,905.62 × 159,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,444.98x = 59,192,624,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,192,624,927.11/269,444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,683.53

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