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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,095.52, 372,680.78 and 162,672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,095.52, 372,680.78 and 162,672.50 is: 224,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,095.52 : 372,680.78 = 162,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,095.52/372,680.78 = 162,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,095.52x = 372,680.78 × 162,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,095.52x = 60,624,914,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,624,914,184.55/270,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,457.31

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