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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,219.44, 372,654.86 and 162,602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,219.44, 372,654.86 and 162,602.66 is: 224,242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,219.44 : 372,654.86 = 162,602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,219.44/372,654.86 = 162,602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,219.44x = 372,654.86 × 162,602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,219.44x = 60,594,671,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,594,671,497.93/270,219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,242.46

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