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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,146.44, 372,816.44 and 155,442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,146.44, 372,816.44 and 155,442.52 is: 214,518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,146.44 : 372,816.44 = 155,442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,146.44/372,816.44 = 155,442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,146.44x = 372,816.44 × 155,442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,146.44x = 57,951,526,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,951,526,931.03/270,146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,518.94

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