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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,309.08, 374,328.54 and 156,578.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,309.08, 374,328.54 and 156,578.52 is: 216,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,309.08 : 374,328.54 = 156,578.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,309.08/374,328.54 = 156,578.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,309.08x = 374,328.54 × 156,578.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,309.08x = 58,611,808,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,611,808,786.96/271,309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,033.35

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