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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,020.21, 372,673.37 and 156,908.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,020.21, 372,673.37 and 156,908.57 is: 216,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,020.21 : 372,673.37 = 156,908.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,020.21/372,673.37 = 156,908.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,020.21x = 372,673.37 × 156,908.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,020.21x = 58,475,644,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,475,644,092.69/270,020.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,560.25

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