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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,439.21, 375,960.24 and 157,722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,439.21, 375,960.24 and 157,722.71 is: 217,653.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,439.21 : 375,960.24 = 157,722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,439.21/375,960.24 = 157,722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,439.21x = 375,960.24 × 157,722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,439.21x = 59,297,466,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,297,466,025.25/272,439.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,653.93

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