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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,834.08, 369,471.48 and 158,875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,834.08, 369,471.48 and 158,875.04 is: 219,164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,834.08 : 369,471.48 = 158,875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,834.08/369,471.48 = 158,875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,834.08x = 369,471.48 × 158,875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,834.08x = 58,699,796,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699,796,163.86/267,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,164.78

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