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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,922.80, 375,087.19 and 161,466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,922.80, 375,087.19 and 161,466.59 is: 222,725.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,922.80 : 375,087.19 = 161,466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,922.80/375,087.19 = 161,466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,922.80x = 375,087.19 × 161,466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,922.80x = 60,564,049,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,049,521.98/271,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,725.16

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