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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,972.57, 376,703.63 and 158,319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,972.57, 376,703.63 and 158,319.16 is: 218,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,972.57 : 376,703.63 = 158,319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,972.57/376,703.63 = 158,319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,972.57x = 376,703.63 × 158,319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,972.57x = 59,639,401,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,639,401,130.89/272,972.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,481.30

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