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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,827.08, 373,740.78 and 156,104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,827.08, 373,740.78 and 156,104.94 is: 215,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,827.08 : 373,740.78 = 156,104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,827.08/373,740.78 = 156,104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,827.08x = 373,740.78 × 156,104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,827.08x = 58,342,782,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,342,782,037.45/270,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,424.48

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