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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,537.38, 373,461.16 and 161,680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,537.38, 373,461.16 and 161,680.12 is: 223,190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,537.38 : 373,461.16 = 161,680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,537.38/373,461.16 = 161,680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,537.38x = 373,461.16 × 161,680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,537.38x = 60,381,245,164.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,381,245,164.14/270,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,190.03

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