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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,275.06, 373,012.02 and 157,097.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,275.06, 373,012.02 and 157,097.78 is: 216,813.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,275.06 : 373,012.02 = 157,097.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,275.06/373,012.02 = 157,097.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,275.06x = 373,012.02 × 157,097.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,275.06x = 58,599,360,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599,360,255.32/270,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,813.79

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