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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,982.19, 375,227.91 and 157,239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,982.19, 375,227.91 and 157,239.72 is: 216,928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,982.19 : 375,227.91 = 157,239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,982.19/375,227.91 = 157,239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,982.19x = 375,227.91 × 157,239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,982.19x = 59,000,731,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000,731,504.59/271,982.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,928.66

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