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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,259.74, 375,663.39 and 159,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,259.74, 375,663.39 and 159,060.62 is: 219,471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,259.74 : 375,663.39 = 159,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,259.74/375,663.39 = 159,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,259.74x = 375,663.39 × 159,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,259.74x = 59,753,252,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,753,252,067.38/272,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,471.49

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