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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,483.82, 373,235.14 and 155,799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,483.82, 373,235.14 and 155,799.76 is: 214,984.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,483.82 : 373,235.14 = 155,799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,483.82/373,235.14 = 155,799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,483.82x = 373,235.14 × 155,799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,483.82x = 58,149,945,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,149,945,235.57/270,483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,984.93

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