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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,134.08, 372,864 and 157,001.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,134.08, 372,864 and 157,001.92 is: 216,708.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,134.08 : 372,864 = 157,001.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,134.08/372,864 = 157,001.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,134.08x = 372,864 × 157,001.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,134.08x = 58,540,363,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,540,363,898.88/270,134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,708.55

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