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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,054.50, 372,663.86 and 155,324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,054.50, 372,663.86 and 155,324.48 is: 214,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,054.50 : 372,663.86 = 155,324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,054.50/372,663.86 = 155,324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,054.50x = 372,663.86 × 155,324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,054.50x = 57,883,817,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,883,817,629.35/270,054.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,341.25

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