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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,122.04, 372,781.44 and 162,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,122.04, 372,781.44 and 162,725.76 is: 224,569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,122.04 : 372,781.44 = 162,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,122.04/372,781.44 = 162,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,122.04x = 372,781.44 × 162,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,122.04x = 60,661,143,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,661,143,137.89/270,122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,569.40

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