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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,180, 374,242.08 and 156,415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,180, 374,242.08 and 156,415.84 is: 215,861.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,180 : 374,242.08 = 156,415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,180/374,242.08 = 156,415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,180x = 374,242.08 × 156,415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,180x = 58,537,389,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,537,389,306.55/271,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,861.75

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