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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,581.44, 374,827.46 and 158,404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,581.44, 374,827.46 and 158,404.19 is: 218,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,581.44 : 374,827.46 = 158,404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,581.44/374,827.46 = 158,404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,581.44x = 374,827.46 × 158,404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,581.44x = 59,374,237,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,374,237,524.90/271,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,624.07

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