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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,934.26, 376,650.06 and 158,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,934.26, 376,650.06 and 158,235.20 is: 218,365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,934.26 : 376,650.06 = 158,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,934.26/376,650.06 = 158,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,934.26x = 376,650.06 × 158,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,934.26x = 59,599,297,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,599,297,574.11/272,934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,365.03

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