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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,251.96, 374,309.36 and 156,535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,251.96, 374,309.36 and 156,535.36 is: 216,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,251.96 : 374,309.36 = 156,535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,251.96/374,309.36 = 156,535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,251.96x = 374,309.36 × 156,535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,251.96x = 58,592,650,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592,650,418.97/271,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,008.21

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