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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,767.98, 373,542.32 and 163,278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,767.98, 373,542.32 and 163,278.34 is: 225,253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,767.98 : 373,542.32 = 163,278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,767.98/373,542.32 = 163,278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,767.98x = 373,542.32 × 163,278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,767.98x = 60,991,369,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,991,369,929.35/270,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,253.26

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