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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,147.20, 267,858.48 and 158,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,147.20, 267,858.48 and 158,275.36 is: 218,367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,147.20 : 267,858.48 = 158,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,147.20/267,858.48 = 158,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,147.20x = 267,858.48 × 158,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,147.20x = 42,395,397,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,395,397,351.05/194,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,367.29

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