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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,083.76, 374,085.54 and 156,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,083.76, 374,085.54 and 156,367.14 is: 215,780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,083.76 : 374,085.54 = 156,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,083.76/374,085.54 = 156,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,083.76x = 374,085.54 × 156,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,083.76x = 58,494,686,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,494,686,005.16/271,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,780.86

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