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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,452.10, 408,921.15 and 159,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,452.10, 408,921.15 and 159,991.70 is: 240,130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,452.10 : 408,921.15 = 159,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,452.10/408,921.15 = 159,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,452.10x = 408,921.15 × 159,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,452.10x = 65,423,989,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,423,989,954.46/272,452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,130.25

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