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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,596.88, 373,463.32 and 155,853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,596.88, 373,463.32 and 155,853.48 is: 215,100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,596.88 : 373,463.32 = 155,853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,596.88/373,463.32 = 155,853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,596.88x = 373,463.32 × 155,853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,596.88x = 58,205,558,074.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,205,558,074.35/270,596.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,100.63

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