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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,596.38, 373,462.62 and 155,852.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,596.38, 373,462.62 and 155,852.97 is: 215,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,596.38 : 373,462.62 = 155,852.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,596.38/373,462.62 = 155,852.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,596.38x = 373,462.62 × 155,852.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,596.38x = 58,205,258,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,205,258,510.98/270,596.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,099.92

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