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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,847.06, 409,133.34 and 159,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,847.06, 409,133.34 and 159,031.44 is: 238,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,847.06 : 409,133.34 = 159,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,847.06/409,133.34 = 159,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,847.06x = 409,133.34 × 159,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,847.06x = 65,065,064,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065,064,212.21/272,847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,467.16

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