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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,860.71, 369,623.31 and 158,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,860.71, 369,623.31 and 158,946.24 is: 219,331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,860.71 : 369,623.31 = 158,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,860.71/369,623.31 = 158,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,860.71x = 369,623.31 × 158,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,860.71x = 58,750,235,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,750,235,340.85/267,860.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,331.29

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