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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,973.32, 373,985.82 and 163,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,973.32, 373,985.82 and 163,558.68 is: 225,736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,973.32 : 373,985.82 = 163,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,973.32/373,985.82 = 163,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,973.32x = 373,985.82 × 163,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,973.32x = 61,168,627,057.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,168,627,057.92/270,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,736.71

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