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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,047.88, 372,697.74 and 162,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,047.88, 372,697.74 and 162,672.12 is: 224,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,047.88 : 372,697.74 = 162,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,047.88/372,697.74 = 162,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,047.88x = 372,697.74 × 162,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,047.88x = 60,627,531,485.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,627,531,485.01/270,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,506.60

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