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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,139.44, 372,806.78 and 155,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,139.44, 372,806.78 and 155,435.52 is: 214,509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,139.44 : 372,806.78 = 155,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,139.44/372,806.78 = 155,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,139.44x = 372,806.78 × 155,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,139.44x = 57,947,414,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,947,414,699.39/270,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,509.27

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