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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,011.37, 372,600.27 and 161,238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,011.37, 372,600.27 and 161,238.47 is: 222,499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,011.37 : 372,600.27 = 161,238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,011.37/372,600.27 = 161,238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,011.37x = 372,600.27 × 161,238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,011.37x = 60,077,495,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,077,495,593.39/270,011.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,499.87

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