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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,905.46, 373,862.91 and 163,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,905.46, 373,862.91 and 163,473.66 is: 225,601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,905.46 : 373,862.91 = 163,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,905.46/373,862.91 = 163,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,905.46x = 373,862.91 × 163,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,905.46x = 61,116,738,235.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,116,738,235.95/270,905.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,601.72

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