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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,123.54, 372,783.51 and 162,727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,123.54, 372,783.51 and 162,727.26 is: 224,571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,123.54 : 372,783.51 = 162,727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,123.54/372,783.51 = 162,727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,123.54x = 372,783.51 × 162,727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,123.54x = 60,662,039,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,662,039,155.48/270,123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,571.47

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