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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,231.22, 372,956.14 and 155,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,231.22, 372,956.14 and 155,507.52 is: 214,621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,231.22 : 372,956.14 = 155,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,231.22/372,956.14 = 155,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,231.22x = 372,956.14 × 155,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,231.22x = 57,997,484,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,997,484,400.17/270,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,621.70

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