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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,272.54, 372,936.48 and 153,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,272.54, 372,936.48 and 153,987.14 is: 212,479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,272.54 : 372,936.48 = 153,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,272.54/372,936.48 = 153,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,272.54x = 372,936.48 × 153,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,272.54x = 57,427,421,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,427,421,956.87/270,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,479.68

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