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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,973.28, 373,946.88 and 156,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,973.28, 373,946.88 and 156,249.92 is: 215,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,973.28 : 373,946.88 = 156,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,973.28/373,946.88 = 156,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,973.28x = 373,946.88 × 156,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,973.28x = 58,429,170,084.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,429,170,084.25/270,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,627.05

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