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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,410.96, 374,561.64 and 158,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,410.96, 374,561.64 and 158,226.96 is: 218,361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,410.96 : 374,561.64 = 158,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,410.96/374,561.64 = 158,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,410.96x = 374,561.64 × 158,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,410.96x = 59,265,749,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,265,749,629.81/271,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,361.67

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