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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,169.64, 378,196.38 and 160,970.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,169.64, 378,196.38 and 160,970.52 is: 222,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,169.64 : 378,196.38 = 160,970.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,169.64/378,196.38 = 160,970.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,169.64x = 378,196.38 × 160,970.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,169.64x = 60,878,467,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,878,467,950.72/274,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,046.72

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