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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,845.68, 375,149.40 and 158,646.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,845.68, 375,149.40 and 158,646.32 is: 218,933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,845.68 : 375,149.40 = 158,646.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,845.68/375,149.40 = 158,646.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,845.68x = 375,149.40 × 158,646.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,845.68x = 59,516,071,760.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,516,071,760.21/271,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,933.30

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