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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,236.16, 375,787.52 and 159,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,236.16, 375,787.52 and 159,095.04 is: 219,610.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,236.16 : 375,787.52 = 159,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,236.16/375,787.52 = 159,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,236.16x = 375,787.52 × 159,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,236.16x = 59,785,930,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,785,930,525.90/272,236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,610.54

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