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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,754.43, 375,067.25 and 157,099.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,754.43, 375,067.25 and 157,099.53 is: 216,824.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,754.43 : 375,067.25 = 157,099.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,754.43/375,067.25 = 157,099.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,754.43x = 375,067.25 × 157,099.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,754.43x = 58,922,889,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,922,889,903.52/271,754.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,824.03

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