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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,176.58, 372,889.98 and 157,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,176.58, 372,889.98 and 157,064.94 is: 216,776.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,176.58 : 372,889.98 = 157,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,176.58/372,889.98 = 157,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,176.58x = 372,889.98 × 157,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,176.58x = 58,567,942,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,567,942,335.30/270,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,776.53

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