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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,680.56, 376,294.68 and 159,522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,680.56, 376,294.68 and 159,522.48 is: 220,138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,680.56 : 376,294.68 = 159,522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,680.56/376,294.68 = 159,522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,680.56x = 376,294.68 × 159,522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,680.56x = 60,027,460,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,027,460,564.41/272,680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,138.39

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