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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,514.53, 373,277.61 and 155,830.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,514.53, 373,277.61 and 155,830.68 is: 215,027.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,514.53 : 373,277.61 = 155,830.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,514.53/373,277.61 = 155,830.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,514.53x = 373,277.61 × 155,830.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,514.53x = 58,168,103,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,103,795.07/270,514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,027.65

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