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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,406.67, 374,558.16 and 156,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,406.67, 374,558.16 and 156,706.29 is: 216,264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,406.67 : 374,558.16 = 156,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,406.67/374,558.16 = 156,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,406.67x = 374,558.16 × 156,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,406.67x = 58,695,619,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,695,619,642.83/271,406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,264.47

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