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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,481.82, 373,232.38 and 155,797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,481.82, 373,232.38 and 155,797.76 is: 214,982.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,481.82 : 373,232.38 = 155,797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,481.82/373,232.38 = 155,797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,481.82x = 373,232.38 × 155,797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,481.82x = 58,148,768,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,148,768,763.47/270,481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,982.17

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