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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,074.95, 408,181.59 and 159,849.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,074.95, 408,181.59 and 159,849.99 is: 239,815.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,074.95 : 408,181.59 = 159,849.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,074.95/408,181.59 = 159,849.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,074.95x = 408,181.59 × 159,849.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,074.95x = 65,247,823,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,247,823,079.68/272,074.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,815.62

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