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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,062.52, 375,403.38 and 157,298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,062.52, 375,403.38 and 157,298.48 is: 217,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,062.52 : 375,403.38 = 157,298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,062.52/375,403.38 = 157,298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,062.52x = 375,403.38 × 157,298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,062.52x = 59,050,381,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,050,381,060.86/272,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,047.10

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