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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,496.36, 370,523.64 and 158,179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,496.36, 370,523.64 and 158,179.05 is: 218,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,496.36 : 370,523.64 = 158,179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,496.36/370,523.64 = 158,179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,496.36x = 370,523.64 × 158,179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,496.36x = 58,609,077,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,609,077,377.74/268,496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,286.31

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