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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,894.27, 376,561.40 and 156,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,894.27, 376,561.40 and 156,601.76 is: 216,091.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,894.27 : 376,561.40 = 156,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,894.27/376,561.40 = 156,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,894.27x = 376,561.40 × 156,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,894.27x = 58,970,179,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,970,179,320.97/272,894.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,091.67

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