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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,926.27, 373,842.83 and 156,209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,926.27, 373,842.83 and 156,209.21 is: 215,548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,926.27 : 373,842.83 = 156,209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,926.27/373,842.83 = 156,209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,926.27x = 373,842.83 × 156,209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,926.27x = 58,397,690,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,397,690,488.20/270,926.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,548.28

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