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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,702.69, 373,609.74 and 155,959.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,702.69, 373,609.74 and 155,959.48 is: 215,247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,702.69 : 373,609.74 = 155,959.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,702.69/373,609.74 = 155,959.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,702.69x = 373,609.74 × 155,959.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,702.69x = 58,267,980,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,267,980,773.34/270,702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,247.14

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