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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,761.46, 373,748.94 and 157,584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,761.46, 373,748.94 and 157,584.24 is: 217,523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,761.46 : 373,748.94 = 157,584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,761.46/373,748.94 = 157,584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,761.46x = 373,748.94 × 157,584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,761.46x = 58,896,942,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,896,942,660.71/270,761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,523.36

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