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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,408.67, 374,560.92 and 156,708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,408.67, 374,560.92 and 156,708.29 is: 216,267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,408.67 : 374,560.92 = 156,708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,408.67/374,560.92 = 156,708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,408.67x = 374,560.92 × 156,708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,408.67x = 58,696,801,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,696,801,274.03/271,408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,267.23

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