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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,710.08, 408,928.20 and 158,894.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,710.08, 408,928.20 and 158,894.72 is: 238,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,710.08 : 408,928.20 = 158,894.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,710.08/408,928.20 = 158,894.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,710.08x = 408,928.20 × 158,894.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,710.08x = 64,976,531,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,976,531,839.10/272,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,262.30

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