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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,181.96, 267,907.02 and 158,310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,181.96, 267,907.02 and 158,310.30 is: 218,415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,181.96 : 267,907.02 = 158,310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,181.96/267,907.02 = 158,310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,181.96x = 267,907.02 × 158,310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,181.96x = 42,412,440,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412,440,708.31/194,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,415.97

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