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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,536.55, 373,307.62 and 155,852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,536.55, 373,307.62 and 155,852.32 is: 215,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,536.55 : 373,307.62 = 155,852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,536.55/373,307.62 = 155,852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,536.55x = 373,307.62 × 155,852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,536.55x = 58,180,858,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180,858,650.68/270,536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,057.30

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