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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,145.24, 374,094.87 and 156,408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,145.24, 374,094.87 and 156,408.44 is: 215,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,145.24 : 374,094.87 = 156,408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,145.24/374,094.87 = 156,408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,145.24x = 374,094.87 × 156,408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,145.24x = 58,511,595,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,511,595,028.70/271,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,794.29

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