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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,473.10, 373,162.22 and 155,749.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,473.10, 373,162.22 and 155,749.27 is: 214,881.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,473.10 : 373,162.22 = 155,749.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,473.10/373,162.22 = 155,749.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,473.10x = 373,162.22 × 155,749.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,473.10x = 58,119,742,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,119,742,813.05/270,473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,881.79

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