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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,049.09, 374,053.15 and 157,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,049.09, 374,053.15 and 157,879.13 is: 217,876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,049.09 : 374,053.15 = 157,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,049.09/374,053.15 = 157,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,049.09x = 374,053.15 × 157,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,049.09x = 59,055,185,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055,185,895.76/271,049.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,876.35

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