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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,421.30, 374,554.16 and 156,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,421.30, 374,554.16 and 156,696.08 is: 216,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,421.30 : 374,554.16 = 156,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,421.30/374,554.16 = 156,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,421.30x = 374,554.16 × 156,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,421.30x = 58,691,167,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,691,167,836.21/271,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,236.41

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