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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,577.16, 374,692.50 and 158,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,577.16, 374,692.50 and 158,319.72 is: 218,432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,577.16 : 374,692.50 = 158,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,577.16/374,692.50 = 158,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,577.16x = 374,692.50 × 158,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,577.16x = 59,321,211,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,321,211,686.10/271,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,432.26

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