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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,564.32, 373,528.92 and 163,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,564.32, 373,528.92 and 163,161.56 is: 225,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,564.32 : 373,528.92 = 163,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,564.32/373,528.92 = 163,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,564.32x = 373,528.92 × 163,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,564.32x = 60,945,561,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,945,561,292.32/270,564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,253.50

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