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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,942.32, 376,661.16 and 158,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,942.32, 376,661.16 and 158,243.20 is: 218,376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,942.32 : 376,661.16 = 158,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,942.32/376,661.16 = 158,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,942.32x = 376,661.16 × 158,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,942.32x = 59,604,067,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,604,067,274.11/272,942.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,376.06

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