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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,745.09, 373,667.33 and 156,001.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,745.09, 373,667.33 and 156,001.77 is: 215,304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,745.09 : 373,667.33 = 156,001.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,745.09/373,667.33 = 156,001.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,745.09x = 373,667.33 × 156,001.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,745.09x = 58,292,764,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,292,764,871.17/270,745.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,304.98

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