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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,703.69, 373,611.12 and 155,960.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,703.69, 373,611.12 and 155,960.48 is: 215,248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,703.69 : 373,611.12 = 155,960.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,703.69/373,611.12 = 155,960.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,703.69x = 373,611.12 × 155,960.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,703.69x = 58,268,569,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,268,569,608.54/270,703.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,248.52

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