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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,503.74, 373,323.19 and 155,786.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,503.74, 373,323.19 and 155,786.48 is: 215,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,503.74 : 373,323.19 = 155,786.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,503.74/373,323.19 = 155,786.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,503.74x = 373,323.19 × 155,786.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,503.74x = 58,158,705,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,158,705,672.47/270,503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,001.48

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