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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,557.19, 373,366.52 and 161,655.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,557.19, 373,366.52 and 161,655.61 is: 223,083.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,557.19 : 373,366.52 = 161,655.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,557.19/373,366.52 = 161,655.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,557.19x = 373,366.52 × 161,655.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,557.19x = 60,356,791,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,356,791,566.11/270,557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,083.31

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