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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,779.70, 373,626.19 and 156,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,779.70, 373,626.19 and 156,042.26 is: 215,309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,779.70 : 373,626.19 = 156,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,779.70/373,626.19 = 156,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,779.70x = 373,626.19 × 156,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,779.70x = 58,301,472,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,301,472,434.45/270,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,309.61

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