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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,748.78, 408,986.34 and 158,933.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,748.78, 408,986.34 and 158,933.46 is: 238,320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,748.78 : 408,986.34 = 158,933.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,748.78/408,986.34 = 158,933.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,748.78x = 408,986.34 × 158,933.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,748.78x = 65,001,614,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001,614,108.94/272,748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,320.46

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