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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,595.38, 373,461.24 and 155,851.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,595.38, 373,461.24 and 155,851.97 is: 215,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,595.38 : 373,461.24 = 155,851.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,595.38/373,461.24 = 155,851.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,595.38x = 373,461.24 × 155,851.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,595.38x = 58,204,668,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,204,668,105.34/270,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,098.53

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