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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,816.21, 373,682.36 and 156,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,816.21, 373,682.36 and 156,099.56 is: 215,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,816.21 : 373,682.36 = 156,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,816.21/373,682.36 = 156,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,816.21x = 373,682.36 × 156,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,816.21x = 58,331,650,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,331,650,497.60/270,816.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,392.02

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