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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,340.48, 373,059.30 and 161,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,340.48, 373,059.30 and 161,463.28 is: 222,813.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,340.48 : 373,059.30 = 161,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,340.48/373,059.30 = 161,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,340.48x = 373,059.30 × 161,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,340.48x = 60,235,378,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,235,378,212.50/270,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,813.02

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