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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,903.48, 373,849.54 and 163,452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,903.48, 373,849.54 and 163,452.72 is: 225,566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,903.48 : 373,849.54 = 163,452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,903.48/373,849.54 = 163,452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,903.48x = 373,849.54 × 163,452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,903.48x = 61,106,724,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,106,724,183.75/270,903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,566.41

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