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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,528.16, 407,160.72 and 159,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,528.16, 407,160.72 and 159,245.16 is: 238,790.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,528.16 : 407,160.72 = 159,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,528.16/407,160.72 = 159,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,528.16x = 407,160.72 × 159,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,528.16x = 64,838,374,002.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,838,374,002.12/271,528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,790.61

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