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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,570.25, 373,327.68 and 161,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,570.25, 373,327.68 and 161,658.24 is: 223,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,570.25 : 373,327.68 = 161,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,570.25/373,327.68 = 161,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,570.25x = 373,327.68 × 161,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,570.25x = 60,351,497,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,351,497,523.28/270,570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,052.97

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