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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,832.08, 369,468.72 and 158,873.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,832.08, 369,468.72 and 158,873.04 is: 219,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,832.08 : 369,468.72 = 158,873.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,832.08/369,468.72 = 158,873.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,832.08x = 369,468.72 × 158,873.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,832.08x = 58,698,618,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698,618,731.31/267,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,162.02

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