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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,763.42, 375,044.31 and 157,038.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,763.42, 375,044.31 and 157,038.26 is: 216,719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,763.42 : 375,044.31 = 157,038.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,763.42/375,044.31 = 157,038.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,763.42x = 375,044.31 × 157,038.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,763.42x = 58,896,305,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,896,305,865.30/271,763.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,719.03

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