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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,694.24, 373,472.17 and 157,495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,694.24, 373,472.17 and 157,495.12 is: 217,293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,694.24 : 373,472.17 = 157,495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,694.24/373,472.17 = 157,495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,694.24x = 373,472.17 × 157,495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,694.24x = 58,820,044,230.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,820,044,230.81/270,694.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,293.30

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