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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,365.58, 373,150.80 and 157,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,365.58, 373,150.80 and 157,253.94 is: 217,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,365.58 : 373,150.80 = 157,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,365.58/373,150.80 = 157,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,365.58x = 373,150.80 × 157,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,365.58x = 58,679,433,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,679,433,514.15/270,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,037.37

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