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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,140.44, 372,808.16 and 155,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,140.44, 372,808.16 and 155,436.52 is: 214,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,140.44 : 372,808.16 = 155,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,140.44/372,808.16 = 155,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,140.44x = 372,808.16 × 155,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,140.44x = 57,948,003,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,948,003,018.00/270,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,510.66

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