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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,268.37, 372,958.93 and 159,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,268.37, 372,958.93 and 159,958.52 is: 220,736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,268.37 : 372,958.93 = 159,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,268.37/372,958.93 = 159,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,268.37x = 372,958.93 × 159,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,268.37x = 59,657,959,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,657,959,246.28/270,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,736.00

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