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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,263.29, 374,268.24 and 156,533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,263.29, 374,268.24 and 156,533.94 is: 215,973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,263.29 : 374,268.24 = 156,533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,263.29/374,268.24 = 156,533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,263.29x = 374,268.24 × 156,533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,263.29x = 58,585,682,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,585,682,224.07/271,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,973.50

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