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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,731.44, 327,869.64 and 158,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,731.44, 327,869.64 and 158,614.32 is: 237,756.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,731.44 : 327,869.64 = 158,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,731.44/327,869.64 = 158,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,731.44x = 327,869.64 × 158,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,731.44x = 52,004,819,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,004,819,997.24/218,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,756.49

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