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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,442.09, 375,964.19 and 157,725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,442.09, 375,964.19 and 157,725.59 is: 217,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,442.09 : 375,964.19 = 157,725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,442.09/375,964.19 = 157,725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,442.09x = 375,964.19 × 157,725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,442.09x = 59,299,173,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,299,173,686.62/272,442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,657.90

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