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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,332.16, 373,056.12 and 155,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,332.16, 373,056.12 and 155,633.28 is: 214,772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,332.16 : 373,056.12 = 155,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,332.16/373,056.12 = 155,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,332.16x = 373,056.12 × 155,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,332.16x = 58,059,947,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,059,947,579.67/270,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,772.62

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