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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,605.53, 372,099.25 and 160,723.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,605.53, 372,099.25 and 160,723.23 is: 221,824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,605.53 : 372,099.25 = 160,723.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,605.53/372,099.25 = 160,723.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,605.53x = 372,099.25 × 160,723.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,605.53x = 59,804,992,146.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,804,992,146.11/269,605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,824.06

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