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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,797.75, 373,713.73 and 163,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,797.75, 373,713.73 and 163,365.48 is: 225,452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,797.75 : 373,713.73 = 163,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,797.75/373,713.73 = 163,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,797.75x = 373,713.73 × 163,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,797.75x = 61,051,921,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,051,921,015.47/270,797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,452.10

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