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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,537.05, 373,308.30 and 155,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,537.05, 373,308.30 and 155,852.82 is: 215,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,537.05 : 373,308.30 = 155,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,537.05/373,308.30 = 155,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,537.05x = 373,308.30 × 155,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,537.05x = 58,181,151,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,181,151,284.41/270,537.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,057.98

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