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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,922.30, 375,086.50 and 161,466.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,922.30, 375,086.50 and 161,466.09 is: 222,724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,922.30 : 375,086.50 = 161,466.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,922.30/375,086.50 = 161,466.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,922.30x = 375,086.50 × 161,466.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,922.30x = 60,563,750,566.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,563,750,566.79/271,922.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,724.47

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