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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,806.86, 376,474.59 and 159,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,806.86, 376,474.59 and 159,607.74 is: 220,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,806.86 : 376,474.59 = 159,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,806.86/376,474.59 = 159,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,806.86x = 376,474.59 × 159,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,806.86x = 60,088,258,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,088,258,477.33/272,806.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,259.34

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