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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,985.60, 373,955.06 and 163,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,985.60, 373,955.06 and 163,560.16 is: 225,709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,985.60 : 373,955.06 = 163,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,985.60/373,955.06 = 163,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,985.60x = 373,955.06 × 163,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,985.60x = 61,164,149,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164,149,446.41/270,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,709.96

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