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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,569.28, 371,887.20 and 162,077.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,569.28, 371,887.20 and 162,077.12 is: 223,595.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,569.28 : 371,887.20 = 162,077.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,569.28/371,887.20 = 162,077.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,569.28x = 371,887.20 × 162,077.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,569.28x = 60,274,406,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,274,406,340.86/269,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,595.23

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