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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,059.38, 372,713.64 and 162,683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,059.38, 372,713.64 and 162,683.62 is: 224,522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,059.38 : 372,713.64 = 162,683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,059.38/372,713.64 = 162,683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,059.38x = 372,713.64 × 162,683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,059.38x = 60,634,404,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,634,404,178.58/270,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,522.49

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