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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,050.47, 375,322.14 and 157,308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,050.47, 375,322.14 and 157,308.03 is: 217,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,050.47 : 375,322.14 = 157,308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,050.47/375,322.14 = 157,308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,050.47x = 375,322.14 × 157,308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,050.47x = 59,041,186,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,041,186,458.78/272,050.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,022.92

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