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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,464.73, 373,124.05 and 162,973.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,464.73, 373,124.05 and 162,973.68 is: 224,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,464.73 : 373,124.05 = 162,973.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,464.73/373,124.05 = 162,973.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,464.73x = 373,124.05 × 162,973.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,464.73x = 60,809,399,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,809,399,525.00/270,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,833.01

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