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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,930.24, 373,884.12 and 162,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,930.24, 373,884.12 and 162,105.12 is: 223,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,930.24 : 373,884.12 = 162,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,930.24/373,884.12 = 162,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,930.24x = 373,884.12 × 162,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,930.24x = 60,608,530,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,608,530,138.69/270,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,705.30

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