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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,442.80, 369,016.48 and 158,499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,442.80, 369,016.48 and 158,499.12 is: 218,696.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,442.80 : 369,016.48 = 158,499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,442.80/369,016.48 = 158,499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,442.80x = 369,016.48 × 158,499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,442.80x = 58,488,787,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,488,787,345.50/267,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,696.44

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