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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,571.26, 373,538.61 and 163,168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,571.26, 373,538.61 and 163,168.50 is: 225,263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,571.26 : 373,538.61 = 163,168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,571.26/373,538.61 = 163,168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,571.26x = 373,538.61 × 163,168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,571.26x = 60,949,734,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,949,734,685.79/270,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,263.15

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