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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,046.19, 374,033.67 and 156,329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,046.19, 374,033.67 and 156,329.73 is: 215,729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,046.19 : 374,033.67 = 156,329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,046.19/374,033.67 = 156,329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,046.19x = 374,033.67 × 156,329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,046.19x = 58,472,582,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,472,582,642.01/271,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,729.22

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