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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,823.07, 373,735.27 and 156,100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,823.07, 373,735.27 and 156,100.94 is: 215,418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,823.07 : 373,735.27 = 156,100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,823.07/373,735.27 = 156,100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,823.07x = 373,735.27 × 156,100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,823.07x = 58,340,426,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340,426,177.65/270,823.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,418.97

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