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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,875.50, 376,593.66 and 159,698.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,875.50, 376,593.66 and 159,698.34 is: 220,398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,875.50 : 376,593.66 = 159,698.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,875.50/376,593.66 = 159,698.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,875.50x = 376,593.66 × 159,698.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,875.50x = 60,141,382,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,141,382,356.52/272,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,398.62

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