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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,262.18, 375,666.74 and 159,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,262.18, 375,666.74 and 159,063.06 is: 219,474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,262.18 : 375,666.74 = 159,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,262.18/375,666.74 = 159,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,262.18x = 375,666.74 × 159,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,262.18x = 59,754,701,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,754,701,204.62/272,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,474.85

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