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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,562.15, 371,982.51 and 162,111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,562.15, 371,982.51 and 162,111.33 is: 223,705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,562.15 : 371,982.51 = 162,111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,562.15/371,982.51 = 162,111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,562.15x = 371,982.51 × 162,111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,562.15x = 60,302,579,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302,579,432.84/269,562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,705.66

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