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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,595.88, 373,461.93 and 155,852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,595.88, 373,461.93 and 155,852.47 is: 215,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,595.88 : 373,461.93 = 155,852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,595.88/373,461.93 = 155,852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,595.88x = 373,461.93 × 155,852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,595.88x = 58,204,964,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,204,964,241.47/270,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,099.23

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