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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,403.26, 373,043.73 and 155,654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,403.26, 373,043.73 and 155,654.46 is: 214,738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,403.26 : 373,043.73 = 155,654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,403.26/373,043.73 = 155,654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,403.26x = 373,043.73 × 155,654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,403.26x = 58,065,920,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,065,920,349.54/270,403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,738.24

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