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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,755.66, 373,525.48 and 163,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,755.66, 373,525.48 and 163,265.98 is: 225,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,755.66 : 373,525.48 = 163,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,755.66/373,525.48 = 163,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,755.66x = 373,525.48 × 163,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,755.66x = 60,984,002,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,984,002,205.19/270,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,236.30

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