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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,022.21, 372,676.13 and 156,910.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,022.21, 372,676.13 and 156,910.57 is: 216,563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,022.21 : 372,676.13 = 156,910.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,022.21/372,676.13 = 156,910.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,022.21x = 372,676.13 × 156,910.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,022.21x = 58,476,823,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,476,823,983.69/270,022.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,563.02

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