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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,636.89, 374,882.63 and 158,496.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,636.89, 374,882.63 and 158,496.09 is: 218,738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,636.89 : 374,882.63 = 158,496.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,636.89/374,882.63 = 158,496.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,636.89x = 374,882.63 × 158,496.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,636.89x = 59,417,430,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,417,430,271.44/271,636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,738.44

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