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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,843.06, 376,527.42 and 158,130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,843.06, 376,527.42 and 158,130.18 is: 218,221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,843.06 : 376,527.42 = 158,130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,843.06/376,527.42 = 158,130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,843.06x = 376,527.42 × 158,130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,843.06x = 59,540,348,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540,348,699.54/272,843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,221.97

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