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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,763.91, 375,044.99 and 157,038.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,763.91, 375,044.99 and 157,038.75 is: 216,719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,763.91 : 375,044.99 = 157,038.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,763.91/375,044.99 = 157,038.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,763.91x = 375,044.99 × 157,038.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,763.91x = 58,896,595,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,896,595,638.17/271,763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,719.71

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