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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,947.92, 372,511.80 and 162,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,947.92, 372,511.80 and 162,552.72 is: 224,312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,947.92 : 372,511.80 = 162,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,947.92/372,511.80 = 162,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,947.92x = 372,511.80 × 162,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,947.92x = 60,552,806,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,552,806,322.10/269,947.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,312.92

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