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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,530.37, 373,451.49 and 161,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,530.37, 373,451.49 and 161,673.12 is: 223,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,530.37 : 373,451.49 = 161,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,530.37/373,451.49 = 161,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,530.37x = 373,451.49 × 161,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,530.37x = 60,377,067,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,377,067,556.95/270,530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,180.37

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