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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,317.09, 368,840.17 and 158,455.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,317.09, 368,840.17 and 158,455.74 is: 218,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,317.09 : 368,840.17 = 158,455.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,317.09/368,840.17 = 158,455.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,317.09x = 368,840.17 × 158,455.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,317.09x = 58,444,843,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,444,843,437.47/267,317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,634.90

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