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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,440.21, 375,961.62 and 157,723.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,440.21, 375,961.62 and 157,723.71 is: 217,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,440.21 : 375,961.62 = 157,723.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,440.21/375,961.62 = 157,723.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,440.21x = 375,961.62 × 157,723.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,440.21x = 59,298,061,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,298,061,524.01/272,440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,655.32

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