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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,006.56, 373,953.60 and 156,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,006.56, 373,953.60 and 156,289.44 is: 215,658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,006.56 : 373,953.60 = 156,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,006.56/373,953.60 = 156,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,006.56x = 373,953.60 × 156,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,006.56x = 58,444,998,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,444,998,729.98/271,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,658.98

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