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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,944.92, 372,507.66 and 162,549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,944.92, 372,507.66 and 162,549.72 is: 224,308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,944.92 : 372,507.66 = 162,549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,944.92/372,507.66 = 162,549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,944.92x = 372,507.66 × 162,549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,944.92x = 60,551,015,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,551,015,830.86/269,944.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,308.78

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