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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,274.06, 373,010.64 and 157,096.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,274.06, 373,010.64 and 157,096.78 is: 216,812.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,274.06 : 373,010.64 = 157,096.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,274.06/373,010.64 = 157,096.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,274.06x = 373,010.64 × 157,096.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,274.06x = 58,598,770,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,598,770,449.74/270,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,812.41

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