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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,230.04, 372,940.47 and 157,045.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,230.04, 372,940.47 and 157,045.50 is: 216,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,230.04 : 372,940.47 = 157,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,230.04/372,940.47 = 157,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,230.04x = 372,940.47 × 157,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,230.04x = 58,568,622,581.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,568,622,581.39/270,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,736.17

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