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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,150.43, 405,098.44 and 157,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,150.43, 405,098.44 and 157,863.10 is: 236,720.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,150.43 : 405,098.44 = 157,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,150.43/405,098.44 = 157,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,150.43x = 405,098.44 × 157,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,150.43x = 63,950,095,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,950,095,543.56/270,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,720.32

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