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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,235.44, 372,676.92 and 162,618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,235.44, 372,676.92 and 162,618.72 is: 224,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,235.44 : 372,676.92 = 162,618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,235.44/372,676.92 = 162,618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,235.44x = 372,676.92 × 162,618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,235.44x = 60,604,243,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,604,243,703.94/270,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,264.60

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