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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,051.13, 372,670.56 and 156,881.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,051.13, 372,670.56 and 156,881.17 is: 216,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,051.13 : 372,670.56 = 156,881.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,051.13/372,670.56 = 156,881.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,051.13x = 372,670.56 × 156,881.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,051.13x = 58,464,990,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,464,990,829.60/270,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,496.01

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