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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,527.91, 373,335.44 and 163,104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,527.91, 373,335.44 and 163,104.83 is: 225,088.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,527.91 : 373,335.44 = 163,104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,527.91/373,335.44 = 163,104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,527.91x = 373,335.44 × 163,104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,527.91x = 60,892,813,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,892,813,474.18/270,527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,088.84

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