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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,222.21, 372,868.54 and 153,938.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,222.21, 372,868.54 and 153,938.74 is: 212,413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,222.21 : 372,868.54 = 153,938.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,222.21/372,868.54 = 153,938.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,222.21x = 372,868.54 × 153,938.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,222.21x = 57,398,911,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398,911,999.61/270,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,413.75

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