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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,537.63, 373,461.51 and 161,680.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,537.63, 373,461.51 and 161,680.37 is: 223,190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,537.63 : 373,461.51 = 161,680.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,537.63/373,461.51 = 161,680.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,537.63x = 373,461.51 × 161,680.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,537.63x = 60,381,394,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,381,394,309.16/270,537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,190.37

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