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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,811.08, 373,764.78 and 157,700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,811.08, 373,764.78 and 157,700.52 is: 217,653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,811.08 : 373,764.78 = 157,700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,811.08/373,764.78 = 157,700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,811.08x = 373,764.78 × 157,700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,811.08x = 58,942,900,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,942,900,163.69/270,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,653.21

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