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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,168.58, 372,878.94 and 157,056.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,168.58, 372,878.94 and 157,056.94 is: 216,765.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,168.58 : 372,878.94 = 157,056.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,168.58/372,878.94 = 157,056.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,168.58x = 372,878.94 × 157,056.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,168.58x = 58,563,225,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,563,225,306.84/270,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,765.49

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