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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,186.58, 372,903.78 and 157,074.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,186.58, 372,903.78 and 157,074.94 is: 216,790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,186.58 : 372,903.78 = 157,074.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,186.58/372,903.78 = 157,074.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,186.58x = 372,903.78 × 157,074.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,186.58x = 58,573,838,869.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573,838,869.27/270,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,790.33

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