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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,615.64, 373,413.18 and 157,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,615.64, 373,413.18 and 157,351 is: 217,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,615.64 : 373,413.18 = 157,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,615.64/373,413.18 = 157,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,615.64x = 373,413.18 × 157,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,615.64x = 58,756,937,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,756,937,286.18/270,615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,123.21

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