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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,271.04, 373,006.48 and 157,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,271.04, 373,006.48 and 157,093.80 is: 216,808.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,271.04 : 373,006.48 = 157,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,271.04/373,006.48 = 157,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,271.04x = 373,006.48 × 157,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,271.04x = 58,597,005,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,597,005,367.82/270,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,808.30

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