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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,311.88, 373,081.50 and 162,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,311.88, 373,081.50 and 162,897.24 is: 224,828.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,311.88 : 373,081.50 = 162,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,311.88/373,081.50 = 162,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,311.88x = 373,081.50 × 162,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,311.88x = 60,773,946,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,773,946,645.06/270,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,828.99

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