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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,614.40, 373,598 and 163,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,614.40, 373,598 and 163,211.52 is: 225,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,614.40 : 373,598 = 163,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,614.40/373,598 = 163,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,614.40x = 373,598 × 163,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,614.40x = 60,975,497,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,975,497,448.96/270,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,322.44

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