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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,439.39, 375,960.50 and 157,722.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,439.39, 375,960.50 and 157,722.89 is: 217,654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,439.39 : 375,960.50 = 157,722.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,439.39/375,960.50 = 157,722.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,439.39x = 375,960.50 × 157,722.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,439.39x = 59,297,574,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,297,574,508.89/272,439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,654.19

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