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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,855.80, 375,163.56 and 158,656.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,855.80, 375,163.56 and 158,656.68 is: 218,947.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,855.80 : 375,163.56 = 158,656.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,855.80/375,163.56 = 158,656.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,855.80x = 375,163.56 × 158,656.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,855.80x = 59,522,204,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,522,204,886.58/271,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,947.71

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