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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,244.70, 374,241.74 and 158,045.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,244.70, 374,241.74 and 158,045.58 is: 218,058.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,244.70 : 374,241.74 = 158,045.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,244.70/374,241.74 = 158,045.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,244.70x = 374,241.74 × 158,045.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,244.70x = 59,147,252,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,147,252,068.28/271,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,058.65

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