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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,229.44, 372,668.64 and 162,612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,229.44, 372,668.64 and 162,612.72 is: 224,256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,229.44 : 372,668.64 = 162,612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,229.44/372,668.64 = 162,612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,229.44x = 372,668.64 × 162,612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,229.44x = 60,600,661,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,600,661,209.10/270,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,256.33

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