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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,252.82, 374,310.56 and 156,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,252.82, 374,310.56 and 156,536.24 is: 216,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,252.82 : 374,310.56 = 156,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,252.82/374,310.56 = 156,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,252.82x = 374,310.56 × 156,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,252.82x = 58,593,165,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,593,165,000.46/271,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,009.43

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