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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,633.79, 380,266.08 and 159,270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,633.79, 380,266.08 and 159,270.37 is: 219,730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,633.79 : 380,266.08 = 159,270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,633.79/380,266.08 = 159,270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,633.79x = 380,266.08 × 159,270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,633.79x = 60,565,117,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565,117,712.12/275,633.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,730.38

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