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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,596.28, 335,996.06 and 158,828.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,596.28, 335,996.06 and 158,828.16 is: 219,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,596.28 : 335,996.06 = 158,828.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,596.28/335,996.06 = 158,828.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,596.28x = 335,996.06 × 158,828.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,596.28x = 53,365,636,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,365,636,374.12/243,596.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,074.10

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