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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,262.56, 375,667.27 and 159,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,262.56, 375,667.27 and 159,063.44 is: 219,475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,262.56 : 375,667.27 = 159,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,262.56/375,667.27 = 159,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,262.56x = 375,667.27 × 159,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,262.56x = 59,754,925,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,754,925,985.61/272,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,475.37

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