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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,395.54, 375,898.98 and 157,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,395.54, 375,898.98 and 157,658.32 is: 217,564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,395.54 : 375,898.98 = 157,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,395.54/375,898.98 = 157,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,395.54x = 375,898.98 × 157,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,395.54x = 59,263,601,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,263,601,676.51/272,395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,564.51

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