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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,868.67, 407,971.42 and 158,070.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,868.67, 407,971.42 and 158,070.04 is: 237,202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,868.67 : 407,971.42 = 158,070.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,868.67/407,971.42 = 158,070.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,868.67x = 407,971.42 × 158,070.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,868.67x = 64,488,057,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,488,057,263.15/271,868.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,202.97

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