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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,932.26, 376,647.30 and 158,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,932.26, 376,647.30 and 158,233.20 is: 218,362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,932.26 : 376,647.30 = 158,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,932.26/376,647.30 = 158,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,932.26x = 376,647.30 × 158,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,932.26x = 59,598,107,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,598,107,550.36/272,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,362.27

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