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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,238.08, 375,689.76 and 159,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,238.08, 375,689.76 and 159,036.80 is: 219,471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,238.08 : 375,689.76 = 159,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,238.08/375,689.76 = 159,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,238.08x = 375,689.76 × 159,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,238.08x = 59,748,497,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,748,497,223.17/272,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,471.49

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