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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,823.21, 373,735.38 and 156,100.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,823.21, 373,735.38 and 156,100.93 is: 215,418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,823.21 : 373,735.38 = 156,100.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,823.21/373,735.38 = 156,100.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,823.21x = 373,735.38 × 156,100.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,823.21x = 58,340,440,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340,440,391.90/270,823.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,418.91

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