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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,815.31, 372,393.87 and 160,926.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,815.31, 372,393.87 and 160,926.63 is: 222,107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,815.31 : 372,393.87 = 160,926.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,815.31/372,393.87 = 160,926.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,815.31x = 372,393.87 × 160,926.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,815.31x = 59,928,088,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,928,088,531.81/269,815.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,107.81

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