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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,263.65, 375,668.78 and 159,064.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,263.65, 375,668.78 and 159,064.53 is: 219,476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,263.65 : 375,668.78 = 159,064.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,263.65/375,668.78 = 159,064.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,263.65x = 375,668.78 × 159,064.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,263.65x = 59,755,577,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,755,577,926.37/272,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,476.89

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