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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,321.29, 374,446.13 and 158,151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,321.29, 374,446.13 and 158,151.33 is: 218,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,321.29 : 374,446.13 = 158,151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,321.29/374,446.13 = 158,151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,321.29x = 374,446.13 × 158,151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,321.29x = 59,219,152,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,219,152,682.10/271,321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,262.09

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