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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,344.34, 368,930.37 and 158,521.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,344.34, 368,930.37 and 158,521.92 is: 218,757.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,344.34 : 368,930.37 = 158,521.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,344.34/368,930.37 = 158,521.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,344.34x = 368,930.37 × 158,521.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,344.34x = 58,483,550,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,483,550,598.71/267,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,757.39

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