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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,750.53, 375,061.85 and 157,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,750.53, 375,061.85 and 157,095.64 is: 216,818.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,750.53 : 375,061.85 = 157,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,750.53/375,061.85 = 157,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,750.53x = 375,061.85 × 157,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,750.53x = 58,920,580,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,920,580,820.42/271,750.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,818.64

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