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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,002.44, 373,973.45 and 156,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,002.44, 373,973.45 and 156,285.92 is: 215,668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,002.44 : 373,973.45 = 156,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,002.44/373,973.45 = 156,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,002.44x = 373,973.45 × 156,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,002.44x = 58,446,784,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446,784,842.33/271,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,668.85

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