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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,002.19, 373,973.10 and 156,285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,002.19, 373,973.10 and 156,285.67 is: 215,668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,002.19 : 373,973.10 = 156,285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,002.19/373,973.10 = 156,285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,002.19x = 373,973.10 × 156,285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,002.19x = 58,446,637,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446,637,430.41/271,002.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,668.50

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