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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,058.38, 372,712.26 and 162,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,058.38, 372,712.26 and 162,682.62 is: 224,521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,058.38 : 372,712.26 = 162,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,058.38/372,712.26 = 162,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,058.38x = 372,712.26 × 162,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,058.38x = 60,633,806,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,633,806,962.92/270,058.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,521.11

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