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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,638.39, 374,884.70 and 158,497.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,638.39, 374,884.70 and 158,497.59 is: 218,740.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,638.39 : 374,884.70 = 158,497.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,638.39/374,884.70 = 158,497.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,638.39x = 374,884.70 × 158,497.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,638.39x = 59,418,320,685.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,418,320,685.39/271,638.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,740.51

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