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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,263.15, 375,668.09 and 159,064.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,263.15, 375,668.09 and 159,064.03 is: 219,476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,263.15 : 375,668.09 = 159,064.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,263.15/375,668.09 = 159,064.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,263.15x = 375,668.09 × 159,064.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,263.15x = 59,755,279,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,755,279,542.48/272,263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,476.19

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