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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,566.97, 374,675.72 and 156,830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,566.97, 374,675.72 and 156,830.46 is: 216,375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,566.97 : 374,675.72 = 156,830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,566.97/374,675.72 = 156,830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,566.97x = 374,675.72 × 156,830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,566.97x = 58,760,563,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,760,563,917.36/271,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,375.96

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