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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,946.27, 375,263.85 and 157,232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,946.27, 375,263.85 and 157,232.27 is: 216,967.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,946.27 : 375,263.85 = 157,232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,946.27/375,263.85 = 157,232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,946.27x = 375,263.85 × 157,232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,946.27x = 59,003,588,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,003,588,195.14/271,946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,967.81

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