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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,707.19, 373,615.95 and 155,963.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,707.19, 373,615.95 and 155,963.98 is: 215,253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,707.19 : 373,615.95 = 155,963.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,707.19/373,615.95 = 155,963.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,707.19x = 373,615.95 × 155,963.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,707.19x = 58,270,630,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270,630,553.48/270,707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,253.35

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