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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,217.29, 368,700.61 and 158,267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,217.29, 368,700.61 and 158,267.27 is: 218,373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,217.29 : 368,700.61 = 158,267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,217.29/368,700.61 = 158,267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,217.29x = 368,700.61 × 158,267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,217.29x = 58,353,237,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,353,237,240.16/267,217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,373.74

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