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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,704.32, 376,241.76 and 159,446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,704.32, 376,241.76 and 159,446.88 is: 219,983.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,704.32 : 376,241.76 = 159,446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,704.32/376,241.76 = 159,446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,704.32x = 376,241.76 × 159,446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,704.32x = 59,990,574,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,990,574,757.71/272,704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,983.95

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