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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,144.27, 372,827.95 and 155,427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,144.27, 372,827.95 and 155,427.93 is: 214,507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,144.27 : 372,827.95 = 155,427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,144.27/372,827.95 = 155,427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,144.27x = 372,827.95 × 155,427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,144.27x = 57,947,876,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,947,876,126.07/270,144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,507.15

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