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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,890.28, 373,833.81 and 162,106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,890.28, 373,833.81 and 162,106.47 is: 223,710.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,890.28 : 373,833.81 = 162,106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,890.28/373,833.81 = 162,106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,890.28x = 373,833.81 × 162,106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,890.28x = 60,600,879,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,600,879,305.75/270,890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,710.05

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