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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,713.14, 372,127.40 and 162,229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,713.14, 372,127.40 and 162,229.38 is: 223,830.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,713.14 : 372,127.40 = 162,229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,713.14/372,127.40 = 162,229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,713.14x = 372,127.40 × 162,229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,713.14x = 60,369,997,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,369,997,383.01/269,713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,830.39

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