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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,907.57, 373,856.40 and 156,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,907.57, 373,856.40 and 156,184.24 is: 215,536.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,907.57 : 373,856.40 = 156,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,907.57/373,856.40 = 156,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,907.57x = 373,856.40 × 156,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,907.57x = 58,390,477,703.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,390,477,703.14/270,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,536.53

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