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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,926.10, 373,881.96 and 156,202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,926.10, 373,881.96 and 156,202.74 is: 215,562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,926.10 : 373,881.96 = 156,202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,926.10/373,881.96 = 156,202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,926.10x = 373,881.96 × 156,202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,926.10x = 58,401,386,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401,386,588.57/270,926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,562.05

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