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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,955.82, 373,932.24 and 163,523.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,955.82, 373,932.24 and 163,523.90 is: 225,670.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,955.82 : 373,932.24 = 163,523.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,955.82/373,932.24 = 163,523.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,955.82x = 373,932.24 × 163,523.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,955.82x = 61,146,858,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,146,858,220.54/270,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,670.95

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