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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,771.39, 373,705.92 and 168,813.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,771.39, 373,705.92 and 168,813.45 is: 232,988.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,771.39 : 373,705.92 = 168,813.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,771.39/373,705.92 = 168,813.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,771.39x = 373,705.92 × 168,813.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,771.39x = 63,086,585,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,086,585,640.62/270,771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,988.37

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