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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,763.46, 373,751.70 and 157,586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,763.46, 373,751.70 and 157,586.24 is: 217,526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,763.46 : 373,751.70 = 157,586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,763.46/373,751.70 = 157,586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,763.46x = 373,751.70 × 157,586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,763.46x = 58,898,125,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,898,125,096.61/270,763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,526.12

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