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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,190.84, 375,502.12 and 158,963.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,190.84, 375,502.12 and 158,963.64 is: 219,299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,190.84 : 375,502.12 = 158,963.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,190.84/375,502.12 = 158,963.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,190.84x = 375,502.12 × 158,963.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,190.84x = 59,691,183,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691,183,822.92/272,190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,299.02

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