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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,970.82, 373,982.37 and 163,556.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,970.82, 373,982.37 and 163,556.18 is: 225,733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,970.82 : 373,982.37 = 163,556.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,970.82/373,982.37 = 163,556.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,970.82x = 373,982.37 × 163,556.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,970.82x = 61,167,127,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,167,127,824.55/270,970.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,733.26

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