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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,397.53, 373,181.04 and 157,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,397.53, 373,181.04 and 157,220.28 is: 216,982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,397.53 : 373,181.04 = 157,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,397.53/373,181.04 = 157,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,397.53x = 373,181.04 × 157,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,397.53x = 58,671,627,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,671,627,599.49/270,397.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,982.85

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