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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,544.14, 373,470.48 and 161,686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,544.14, 373,470.48 and 161,686.88 is: 223,199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,544.14 : 373,470.48 = 161,686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,544.14/373,470.48 = 161,686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,544.14x = 373,470.48 × 161,686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,544.14x = 60,385,276,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,385,276,683.30/270,544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,199.35

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