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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,583.40, 373,314.66 and 157,382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,583.40, 373,314.66 and 157,382.12 is: 217,134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,583.40 : 373,314.66 = 157,382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,583.40/373,314.66 = 157,382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,583.40x = 373,314.66 × 157,382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,583.40x = 58,753,052,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,753,052,617.88/270,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,134.73

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