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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,798, 373,714.08 and 163,365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,798, 373,714.08 and 163,365.73 is: 225,452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,798 : 373,714.08 = 163,365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,798/373,714.08 = 163,365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,798x = 373,714.08 × 163,365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,798x = 61,052,072,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,052,072,556.19/270,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,452.45

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