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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,825.18, 373,712.67 and 161,907.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,825.18, 373,712.67 and 161,907.99 is: 223,417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,825.18 : 373,712.67 = 161,907.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,825.18/373,712.67 = 161,907.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,825.18x = 373,712.67 × 161,907.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,825.18x = 60,507,067,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,507,067,237.23/270,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,417.44

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