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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,060.88, 372,715.68 and 162,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,060.88, 372,715.68 and 162,685.12 is: 224,524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,060.88 : 372,715.68 = 162,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,060.88/372,715.68 = 162,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,060.88x = 372,715.68 × 162,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,060.88x = 60,635,295,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,635,295,126.68/270,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,524.54

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