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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,914.94, 373,842.27 and 156,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,914.94, 373,842.27 and 156,112.02 is: 215,422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,914.94 : 373,842.27 = 156,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,914.94/373,842.27 = 156,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,914.94x = 373,842.27 × 156,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,914.94x = 58,361,271,931.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,361,271,931.09/270,914.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,422.86

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