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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,250.18, 375,650.19 and 159,051.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,250.18, 375,650.19 and 159,051.06 is: 219,458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,250.18 : 375,650.19 = 159,051.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,250.18/375,650.19 = 159,051.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,250.18x = 375,650.19 × 159,051.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,250.18x = 59,747,560,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,747,560,908.70/272,250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,458.30

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