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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,843.83, 375,117.08 and 158,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,843.83, 375,117.08 and 158,732.19 is: 219,034.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,843.83 : 375,117.08 = 158,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,843.83/375,117.08 = 158,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,843.83x = 375,117.08 × 158,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,843.83x = 59,543,154,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,543,154,821.14/271,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,034.42

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