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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,926.88, 373,847.16 and 156,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,926.88, 373,847.16 and 156,204.24 is: 215,543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,926.88 : 373,847.16 = 156,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,926.88/373,847.16 = 156,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,926.88x = 373,847.16 × 156,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,926.88x = 58,396,511,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,396,511,503.96/270,926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,543.44

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