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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,882.28, 373,822.79 and 162,098.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,882.28, 373,822.79 and 162,098.47 is: 223,699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,882.28 : 373,822.79 = 162,098.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,882.28/373,822.79 = 162,098.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,882.28x = 373,822.79 × 162,098.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,882.28x = 60,596,102,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,596,102,310.13/270,882.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,699.03

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