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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,764.46, 373,753.10 and 157,587.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,764.46, 373,753.10 and 157,587.21 is: 217,527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,764.46 : 373,753.10 = 157,587.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,764.46/373,753.10 = 157,587.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,764.46x = 373,753.10 × 157,587.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,764.46x = 58,898,708,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,898,708,651.82/270,764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,527.47

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