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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,002.56, 373,948.08 and 156,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,002.56, 373,948.08 and 156,285.44 is: 215,653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,002.56 : 373,948.08 = 156,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,002.56/373,948.08 = 156,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,002.56x = 373,948.08 × 156,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,002.56x = 58,442,640,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,442,640,219.96/271,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,653.46

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