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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,955, 376,680.60 and 159,780.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,955, 376,680.60 and 159,780.18 is: 220,498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,955 : 376,680.60 = 159,780.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,955/376,680.60 = 159,780.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,955x = 376,680.60 × 159,780.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,955x = 60,186,094,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,186,094,070.51/272,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,498.23

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