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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,231.04, 372,941.85 and 157,046.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,231.04, 372,941.85 and 157,046.50 is: 216,737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,231.04 : 372,941.85 = 157,046.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,231.04/372,941.85 = 157,046.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,231.04x = 372,941.85 × 157,046.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,231.04x = 58,569,212,246.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,569,212,246.03/270,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,737.55

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