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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,738.53, 373,501.87 and 163,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,738.53, 373,501.87 and 163,248.86 is: 225,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,738.53 : 373,501.87 = 163,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,738.53/373,501.87 = 163,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,738.53x = 373,501.87 × 163,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,738.53x = 60,973,752,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,973,752,209.74/270,738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,212.69

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