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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,059.88, 372,714.30 and 162,684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,059.88, 372,714.30 and 162,684.12 is: 224,523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,059.88 : 372,714.30 = 162,684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,059.88/372,714.30 = 162,684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,059.88x = 372,714.30 × 162,684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,059.88x = 60,634,697,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,634,697,906.92/270,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,523.16

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