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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,320.09, 375,775.40 and 157,575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,320.09, 375,775.40 and 157,575.85 is: 217,439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,320.09 : 375,775.40 = 157,575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,320.09/375,775.40 = 157,575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,320.09x = 375,775.40 × 157,575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,320.09x = 59,213,128,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,213,128,064.09/272,320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,439.44

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