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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,272.46, 375,680.91 and 159,073.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,272.46, 375,680.91 and 159,073.34 is: 219,489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,272.46 : 375,680.91 = 159,073.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,272.46/375,680.91 = 159,073.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,272.46x = 375,680.91 × 159,073.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,272.46x = 59,760,817,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760,817,127.94/272,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,489.03

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