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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,342.33, 368,927.62 and 158,519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,342.33, 368,927.62 and 158,519.94 is: 218,754.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,342.33 : 368,927.62 = 158,519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,342.33/368,927.62 = 158,519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,342.33x = 368,927.62 × 158,519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,342.33x = 58,482,384,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,482,384,186.74/267,342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,754.67

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