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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,055.13, 372,676.10 and 156,885.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,055.13, 372,676.10 and 156,885.17 is: 216,501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,055.13 : 372,676.10 = 156,885.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,055.13/372,676.10 = 156,885.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,055.13x = 372,676.10 × 156,885.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,055.13x = 58,467,350,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,467,350,655.63/270,055.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,501.54

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