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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,573.12, 373,505.93 and 168,649.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,573.12, 373,505.93 and 168,649.35 is: 232,807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,573.12 : 373,505.93 = 168,649.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,573.12/373,505.93 = 168,649.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,573.12x = 373,505.93 × 168,649.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,573.12x = 62,991,531,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,991,531,472.40/270,573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,807.80

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