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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,940.92, 372,502.14 and 162,545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,940.92, 372,502.14 and 162,545.72 is: 224,303.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,940.92 : 372,502.14 = 162,545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,940.92/372,502.14 = 162,545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,940.92x = 372,502.14 × 162,545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,940.92x = 60,548,628,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,548,628,547.84/269,940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,303.26

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