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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,712.14, 372,126.02 and 162,228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,712.14, 372,126.02 and 162,228.38 is: 223,829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,712.14 : 372,126.02 = 162,228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,712.14/372,126.02 = 162,228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,712.14x = 372,126.02 × 162,228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,712.14x = 60,369,401,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,369,401,380.45/269,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,829.01

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