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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,050.38, 372,669.52 and 156,880.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,050.38, 372,669.52 and 156,880.42 is: 216,494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,050.38 : 372,669.52 = 156,880.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,050.38/372,669.52 = 156,880.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,050.38x = 372,669.52 × 156,880.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,050.38x = 58,464,550,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,464,550,818.80/270,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,494.98

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