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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,265.15, 375,670.85 and 159,066.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,265.15, 375,670.85 and 159,066.03 is: 219,478.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,265.15 : 375,670.85 = 159,066.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,265.15/375,670.85 = 159,066.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,265.15x = 375,670.85 × 159,066.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,265.15x = 59,756,470,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,756,470,696.23/272,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,478.96

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