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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,595.71, 335,995.29 and 158,827.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,595.71, 335,995.29 and 158,827.59 is: 219,073.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,595.71 : 335,995.29 = 158,827.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,595.71/335,995.29 = 158,827.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,595.71x = 335,995.29 × 158,827.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,595.71x = 53,365,322,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,365,322,162.05/243,595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,073.33

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