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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,007.74, 372,595.24 and 161,234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,007.74, 372,595.24 and 161,234.82 is: 222,494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,007.74 : 372,595.24 = 161,234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,007.74/372,595.24 = 161,234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,007.74x = 372,595.24 × 161,234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,007.74x = 60,075,325,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,075,325,925.86/270,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,494.83

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