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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,892.95, 373,835.02 and 163,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,892.95, 373,835.02 and 163,442.22 is: 225,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,892.95 : 373,835.02 = 163,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,892.95/373,835.02 = 163,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,892.95x = 373,835.02 × 163,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,892.95x = 61,100,425,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,100,425,582.54/270,892.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,551.92

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