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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,917.92, 373,880.24 and 163,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,917.92, 373,880.24 and 163,486.16 is: 225,619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,917.92 : 373,880.24 = 163,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,917.92/373,880.24 = 163,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,917.92x = 373,880.24 × 163,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,917.92x = 61,124,244,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,124,244,737.48/270,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,619.05

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