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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,317.52, 373,066.02 and 155,600.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,317.52, 373,066.02 and 155,600.46 is: 214,744.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,317.52 : 373,066.02 = 155,600.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,317.52/373,066.02 = 155,600.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,317.52x = 373,066.02 × 155,600.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,317.52x = 58,049,244,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,049,244,322.37/270,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,744.66

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