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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,595.84, 335,995.46 and 158,827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,595.84, 335,995.46 and 158,827.72 is: 219,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,595.84 : 335,995.46 = 158,827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,595.84/335,995.46 = 158,827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,595.84x = 335,995.46 × 158,827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,595.84x = 53,365,392,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,365,392,842.15/243,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,073.50

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