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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,234.94, 372,676.23 and 162,618.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,234.94, 372,676.23 and 162,618.22 is: 224,263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,234.94 : 372,676.23 = 162,618.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,234.94/372,676.23 = 162,618.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,234.94x = 372,676.23 × 162,618.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,234.94x = 60,603,945,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,603,945,158.91/270,234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,263.91

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