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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,548.08, 369,231.43 and 158,716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,548.08, 369,231.43 and 158,716.85 is: 219,038.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,548.08 : 369,231.43 = 158,716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,548.08/369,231.43 = 158,716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,548.08x = 369,231.43 × 158,716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,548.08x = 58,603,246,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,603,246,850.85/267,548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,038.19

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