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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,858.80, 380,644.32 and 159,568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,858.80, 380,644.32 and 159,568.72 is: 220,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,858.80 : 380,644.32 = 159,568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,858.80/380,644.32 = 159,568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,858.80x = 380,644.32 × 159,568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,858.80x = 60,738,926,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,738,926,917.67/275,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,181.22

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