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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,275.94, 373,017.89 and 155,552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,275.94, 373,017.89 and 155,552.27 is: 214,683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,275.94 : 373,017.89 = 155,552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,275.94/373,017.89 = 155,552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,275.94x = 373,017.89 × 155,552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,275.94x = 58,023,778,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,023,778,063.90/270,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,683.48

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