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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,704.06, 408,919.20 and 158,888.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,704.06, 408,919.20 and 158,888.71 is: 238,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,704.06 : 408,919.20 = 158,888.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,704.06/408,919.20 = 158,888.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,704.06x = 408,919.20 × 158,888.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,704.06x = 64,972,644,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,972,644,182.23/272,704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,253.31

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