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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,230.94, 372,670.71 and 162,614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,230.94, 372,670.71 and 162,614.22 is: 224,258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,230.94 : 372,670.71 = 162,614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,230.94/372,670.71 = 162,614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,230.94x = 372,670.71 × 162,614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,230.94x = 60,601,556,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,601,556,823.50/270,230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,258.39

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