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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,596.16, 373,475.52 and 163,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,596.16, 373,475.52 and 163,183.68 is: 225,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,596.16 : 373,475.52 = 163,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,596.16/373,475.52 = 163,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,596.16x = 373,475.52 × 163,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,596.16x = 60,945,109,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,945,109,743.51/270,596.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,225.33

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