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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,945.54, 373,828.68 and 162,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,945.54, 373,828.68 and 162,036.72 is: 223,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,945.54 : 373,828.68 = 162,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,945.54/373,828.68 = 162,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,945.54x = 373,828.68 × 162,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,945.54x = 60,573,973,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,573,973,149.13/270,945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,565.12

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