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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,674.96, 373,381.32 and 157,485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,674.96, 373,381.32 and 157,485.20 is: 217,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,674.96 : 373,381.32 = 157,485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,674.96/373,381.32 = 157,485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,674.96x = 373,381.32 × 157,485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,674.96x = 58,802,031,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802,031,856.46/270,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,242.23

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