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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,533.38, 373,455.64 and 161,676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,533.38, 373,455.64 and 161,676.12 is: 223,184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,533.38 : 373,455.64 = 161,676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,533.38/373,455.64 = 161,676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,533.38x = 373,455.64 × 161,676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,533.38x = 60,378,858,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,378,858,867.32/270,533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,184.51

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