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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,474.10, 373,163.60 and 155,750.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,474.10, 373,163.60 and 155,750.27 is: 214,883.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,474.10 : 373,163.60 = 155,750.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,474.10/373,163.60 = 155,750.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,474.10x = 373,163.60 × 155,750.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,474.10x = 58,120,331,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,120,331,454.17/270,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,883.17

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