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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,772.97, 373,706.04 and 156,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,772.97, 373,706.04 and 156,029.28 is: 215,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,772.97 : 373,706.04 = 156,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,772.97/373,706.04 = 156,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,772.97x = 373,706.04 × 156,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,772.97x = 58,309,083,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,309,083,536.56/270,772.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,343.08

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