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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,925, 376,638.93 and 159,750.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,925, 376,638.93 and 159,750.18 is: 220,456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,925 : 376,638.93 = 159,750.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,925/376,638.93 = 159,750.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,925x = 376,638.93 × 159,750.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,925x = 60,168,136,862.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,168,136,862.51/272,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,456.67

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