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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,316.10, 405,341.58 and 158,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,316.10, 405,341.58 and 158,024.72 is: 236,959.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,316.10 : 405,341.58 = 158,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,316.10/405,341.58 = 158,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,316.10x = 405,341.58 × 158,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,316.10x = 64,053,989,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,053,989,683.86/270,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,959.58

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