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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,755.30, 372,033.77 and 162,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,755.30, 372,033.77 and 162,305.26 is: 223,843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,755.30 : 372,033.77 = 162,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,755.30/372,033.77 = 162,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,755.30x = 372,033.77 × 162,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,755.30x = 60,383,037,768.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,383,037,768.63/269,755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,843.75

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