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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,233.94, 372,674.85 and 162,617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,233.94, 372,674.85 and 162,617.22 is: 224,262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,233.94 : 372,674.85 = 162,617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,233.94/372,674.85 = 162,617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,233.94x = 372,674.85 × 162,617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,233.94x = 60,603,348,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,603,348,070.92/270,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,262.53

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