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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,070.38, 372,621.32 and 155,343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,070.38, 372,621.32 and 155,343.06 is: 214,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,070.38 : 372,621.32 = 155,343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,070.38/372,621.32 = 155,343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,070.38x = 372,621.32 × 155,343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,070.38x = 57,884,136,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,884,136,070.04/270,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,329.82

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