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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,571.25, 373,329.06 and 161,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,571.25, 373,329.06 and 161,659.24 is: 223,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,571.25 : 373,329.06 = 161,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,571.25/373,329.06 = 161,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,571.25x = 373,329.06 × 161,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,571.25x = 60,352,092,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,352,092,109.51/270,571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,054.34

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