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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,430.53, 375,948.26 and 157,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,430.53, 375,948.26 and 157,714.02 is: 217,641.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,430.53 : 375,948.26 = 157,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,430.53/375,948.26 = 157,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,430.53x = 375,948.26 × 157,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,430.53x = 59,292,310,608.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,292,310,608.04/272,430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,641.95

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