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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,273.06, 373,009.26 and 157,095.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,273.06, 373,009.26 and 157,095.78 is: 216,811.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,273.06 : 373,009.26 = 157,095.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,273.06/373,009.26 = 157,095.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,273.06x = 373,009.26 × 157,095.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,273.06x = 58,598,180,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,598,180,646.92/270,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,811.03

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