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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,534.38, 373,457.02 and 161,677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,534.38, 373,457.02 and 161,677.12 is: 223,185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,534.38 : 373,457.02 = 161,677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,534.38/373,457.02 = 161,677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,534.38x = 373,457.02 × 161,677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,534.38x = 60,379,455,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,379,455,437.38/270,534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,185.89

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