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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,343.48, 373,063.44 and 161,466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,343.48, 373,063.44 and 161,466.28 is: 222,817.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,343.48 : 373,063.44 = 161,466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,343.48/373,063.44 = 161,466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,343.48x = 373,063.44 × 161,466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,343.48x = 60,237,165,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,237,165,860.80/270,343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,817.16

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