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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,994.41, 373,763.57 and 163,452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,994.41, 373,763.57 and 163,452.33 is: 225,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,994.41 : 373,763.57 = 163,452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,994.41/373,763.57 = 163,452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,994.41x = 373,763.57 × 163,452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,994.41x = 61,092,525,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,092,525,568.36/270,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,438.32

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