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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,605.28, 373,510.35 and 157,449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,605.28, 373,510.35 and 157,449.90 is: 217,324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,605.28 : 373,510.35 = 157,449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,605.28/373,510.35 = 157,449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,605.28x = 373,510.35 × 157,449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,605.28x = 58,809,167,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,809,167,256.47/270,605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,324.54

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