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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,569.32, 373,535.82 and 163,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,569.32, 373,535.82 and 163,166.56 is: 225,260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,569.32 : 373,535.82 = 163,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,569.32/373,535.82 = 163,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,569.32x = 373,535.82 × 163,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,569.32x = 60,948,554,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,948,554,786.18/270,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,260.41

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