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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,269.87, 372,961.01 and 159,960.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,269.87, 372,961.01 and 159,960.02 is: 220,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,269.87 : 372,961.01 = 159,960.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,269.87/372,961.01 = 159,960.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,269.87x = 372,961.01 × 159,960.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,269.87x = 59,658,847,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,658,847,954.22/270,269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,738.07

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