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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,637.44, 373,388.64 and 157,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,637.44, 373,388.64 and 157,367.04 is: 217,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,637.44 : 373,388.64 = 157,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,637.44/373,388.64 = 157,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,637.44x = 373,388.64 × 157,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,637.44x = 58,759,065,046.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,065,046.43/270,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,113.59

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