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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,048.33, 372,665.70 and 155,321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,048.33, 372,665.70 and 155,321.55 is: 214,343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,048.33 : 372,665.70 = 155,321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,048.33/372,665.70 = 155,321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,048.33x = 372,665.70 × 155,321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,048.33x = 57,883,014,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,883,014,155.84/270,048.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,343.17

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