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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,306.04, 375,726.72 and 159,106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,306.04, 375,726.72 and 159,106.92 is: 219,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,306.04 : 375,726.72 = 159,106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,306.04/375,726.72 = 159,106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,306.04x = 375,726.72 × 159,106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,306.04x = 59,780,721,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,780,721,180.90/272,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,535.05

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