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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,188.08, 372,905.85 and 157,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,188.08, 372,905.85 and 157,076.44 is: 216,792.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,188.08 : 372,905.85 = 157,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,188.08/372,905.85 = 157,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,188.08x = 372,905.85 × 157,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,188.08x = 58,574,723,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,574,723,373.17/270,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,792.40

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