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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,607.84, 374,865.22 and 156,865.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,607.84, 374,865.22 and 156,865.87 is: 216,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,607.84 : 374,865.22 = 156,865.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,607.84/374,865.22 = 156,865.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,607.84x = 374,865.22 × 156,865.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,607.84x = 58,803,558,868.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,803,558,868.04/271,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,501.70

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