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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,549.07, 369,232.80 and 158,717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,549.07, 369,232.80 and 158,717.84 is: 219,039.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,549.07 : 369,232.80 = 158,717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,549.07/369,232.80 = 158,717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,549.07x = 369,232.80 × 158,717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,549.07x = 58,603,832,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,603,832,473.15/267,549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,039.57

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