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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,212.44, 372,645.20 and 162,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,212.44, 372,645.20 and 162,595.60 is: 224,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,212.44 : 372,645.20 = 162,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,212.44/372,645.20 = 162,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,212.44x = 372,645.20 × 162,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,212.44x = 60,590,469,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,590,469,881.12/270,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,232.72

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