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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,491.32, 371,962.98 and 162,040.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,491.32, 371,962.98 and 162,040.55 is: 223,655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,491.32 : 371,962.98 = 162,040.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,491.32/371,962.98 = 162,040.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,491.32x = 371,962.98 × 162,040.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,491.32x = 60,273,083,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,273,083,999.02/269,491.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,655.01

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