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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,800.36, 376,465.62 and 159,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,800.36, 376,465.62 and 159,601.24 is: 220,250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,800.36 : 376,465.62 = 159,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,800.36/376,465.62 = 159,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,800.36x = 376,465.62 × 159,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,800.36x = 60,084,379,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,084,379,769.37/272,800.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,250.37

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