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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,571.62, 373,503.85 and 168,647.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,571.62, 373,503.85 and 168,647.85 is: 232,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,571.62 : 373,503.85 = 168,647.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,571.62/373,503.85 = 168,647.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,571.62x = 373,503.85 × 168,647.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,571.62x = 62,990,620,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,990,620,847.60/270,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,805.72

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