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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,514.27, 369,184.75 and 158,683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,514.27, 369,184.75 and 158,683.14 is: 218,991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,514.27 : 369,184.75 = 158,683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,514.27/369,184.75 = 158,683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,514.27x = 369,184.75 × 158,683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,514.27x = 58,583,394,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,583,394,973.41/267,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,991.67

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