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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,298.46, 374,316.72 and 156,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,298.46, 374,316.72 and 156,569.04 is: 216,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,298.46 : 374,316.72 = 156,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,298.46/374,316.72 = 156,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,298.46x = 374,316.72 × 156,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,298.46x = 58,606,409,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,606,409,506.35/271,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,021.90

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