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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,199.28, 374,177.64 and 156,468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,199.28, 374,177.64 and 156,468.84 is: 215,882.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,199.28 : 374,177.64 = 156,468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,199.28/374,177.64 = 156,468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,199.28x = 374,177.64 × 156,468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,199.28x = 58,547,141,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,547,141,284.74/271,199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,882.36

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