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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,198.48, 372,820.93 and 162,774.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,198.48, 372,820.93 and 162,774.41 is: 224,596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,198.48 : 372,820.93 = 162,774.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,198.48/372,820.93 = 162,774.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,198.48x = 372,820.93 × 162,774.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,198.48x = 60,685,706,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,685,706,742.48/270,198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,596.77

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