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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,659.28, 372,055.56 and 162,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,659.28, 372,055.56 and 162,214.40 is: 223,811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,659.28 : 372,055.56 = 162,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,659.28/372,055.56 = 162,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,659.28x = 372,055.56 × 162,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,659.28x = 60,352,769,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,352,769,432.06/269,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,811.21

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