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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,905.07, 373,852.95 and 156,181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,905.07, 373,852.95 and 156,181.74 is: 215,533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,905.07 : 373,852.95 = 156,181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,905.07/373,852.95 = 156,181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,905.07x = 373,852.95 × 156,181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,905.07x = 58,389,004,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,389,004,235.13/270,905.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,533.08

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