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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,056.25, 372,677.67 and 156,886.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,056.25, 372,677.67 and 156,886.29 is: 216,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,056.25 : 372,677.67 = 156,886.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,056.25/372,677.67 = 156,886.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,056.25x = 372,677.67 × 156,886.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,056.25x = 58,468,017,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,468,017,012.14/270,056.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,503.11

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