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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,150.28, 372,796.50 and 156,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,150.28, 372,796.50 and 156,964.12 is: 216,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,150.28 : 372,796.50 = 156,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,150.28/372,796.50 = 156,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,150.28x = 372,796.50 × 156,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,150.28x = 58,515,674,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,515,674,561.58/270,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,604.16

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