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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,693.34, 376,195.35 and 159,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,693.34, 376,195.35 and 159,466.14 is: 219,992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,693.34 : 376,195.35 = 159,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,693.34/376,195.35 = 159,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,693.34x = 376,195.35 × 159,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,693.34x = 59,990,420,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,990,420,350.45/272,693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,992.25

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