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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,550.48, 373,289.60 and 161,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,550.48, 373,289.60 and 161,610.24 is: 222,980.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,550.48 : 373,289.60 = 161,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,550.48/373,289.60 = 161,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,550.48x = 373,289.60 × 161,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,550.48x = 60,327,421,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,327,421,845.50/270,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,980.28

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