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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,329.28, 374,458.08 and 158,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,329.28, 374,458.08 and 158,149.60 is: 218,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,329.28 : 374,458.08 = 158,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,329.28/374,458.08 = 158,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,329.28x = 374,458.08 × 158,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,329.28x = 59,220,395,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,220,395,568.77/271,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,260.25

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