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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,260.68, 375,664.68 and 159,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,260.68, 375,664.68 and 159,061.56 is: 219,472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,260.68 : 375,664.68 = 159,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,260.68/375,664.68 = 159,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,260.68x = 375,664.68 × 159,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,260.68x = 59,753,810,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,753,810,037.70/272,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,472.79

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