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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,755.80, 372,034.46 and 162,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,755.80, 372,034.46 and 162,305.76 is: 223,844.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,755.80 : 372,034.46 = 162,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,755.80/372,034.46 = 162,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,755.80x = 372,034.46 × 162,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,755.80x = 60,383,334,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,383,334,964.96/269,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,844.44

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