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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,951.54, 373,836.96 and 162,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,951.54, 373,836.96 and 162,042.72 is: 223,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,951.54 : 373,836.96 = 162,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,951.54/373,836.96 = 162,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,951.54x = 373,836.96 × 162,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,951.54x = 60,577,557,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,577,557,834.93/270,951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,573.40

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