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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,440.59, 375,962.12 and 157,724.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,440.59, 375,962.12 and 157,724.09 is: 217,655.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,440.59 : 375,962.12 = 157,724.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,440.59/375,962.12 = 157,724.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,440.59x = 375,962.12 × 157,724.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,440.59x = 59,298,283,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,298,283,251.47/272,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,655.84

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