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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,162.94, 374,218.62 and 156,398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,162.94, 374,218.62 and 156,398.90 is: 215,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,162.94 : 374,218.62 = 156,398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,162.94/374,218.62 = 156,398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,162.94x = 374,218.62 × 156,398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,162.94x = 58,527,380,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,527,380,527.52/271,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,838.42

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