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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,236.68, 375,631.29 and 159,037.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,236.68, 375,631.29 and 159,037.56 is: 219,439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,236.68 : 375,631.29 = 159,037.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,236.68/375,631.29 = 159,037.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,236.68x = 375,631.29 × 159,037.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,236.68x = 59,739,483,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,739,483,821.25/272,236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,439.51

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