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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,406.53, 373,193.46 and 157,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,406.53, 373,193.46 and 157,229.28 is: 216,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,406.53 : 373,193.46 = 157,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,406.53/373,193.46 = 157,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,406.53x = 373,193.46 × 157,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,406.53x = 58,676,939,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,676,939,016.51/270,406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,995.27

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