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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,998.11, 408,066.36 and 159,773.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,998.11, 408,066.36 and 159,773.22 is: 239,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,998.11 : 408,066.36 = 159,773.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,998.11/408,066.36 = 159,773.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,998.11x = 408,066.36 × 159,773.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,998.11x = 65,198,076,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,198,076,310.88/271,998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,700.48

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