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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,192.84, 375,504.88 and 158,965.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,192.84, 375,504.88 and 158,965.64 is: 219,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,192.84 : 375,504.88 = 158,965.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,192.84/375,504.88 = 158,965.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,192.84x = 375,504.88 × 158,965.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,192.84x = 59,692,373,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,692,373,572.32/272,192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,301.78

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