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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,553.15, 371,970.09 and 162,102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,553.15, 371,970.09 and 162,102.33 is: 223,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,553.15 : 371,970.09 = 162,102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,553.15/371,970.09 = 162,102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,553.15x = 371,970.09 × 162,102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,553.15x = 60,297,218,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,297,218,279.31/269,553.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,693.24

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