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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,741.07, 372,391.83 and 162,337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,741.07, 372,391.83 and 162,337.50 is: 224,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,741.07 : 372,391.83 = 162,337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,741.07/372,391.83 = 162,337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,741.07x = 372,391.83 × 162,337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,741.07x = 60,453,158,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,453,158,702.63/269,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,115.51

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