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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,339.02, 373,005.71 and 161,422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,339.02, 373,005.71 and 161,422.10 is: 222,725.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,339.02 : 373,005.71 = 161,422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,339.02/373,005.71 = 161,422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,339.02x = 373,005.71 × 161,422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,339.02x = 60,211,364,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,211,364,352.16/270,339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,725.39

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