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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,010.62, 372,599.24 and 161,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,010.62, 372,599.24 and 161,237.72 is: 222,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,010.62 : 372,599.24 = 161,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,010.62/372,599.24 = 161,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,010.62x = 372,599.24 × 161,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,010.62x = 60,077,049,262.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,077,049,262.15/270,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,498.84

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