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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,679.74, 373,576.23 and 157,538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,679.74, 373,576.23 and 157,538.94 is: 217,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,679.74 : 373,576.23 = 157,538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,679.74/373,576.23 = 157,538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,679.74x = 373,576.23 × 157,538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,679.74x = 58,852,803,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,852,803,283.40/270,679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,425.96

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