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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,954.38, 376,684.96 and 158,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,954.38, 376,684.96 and 158,233.48 is: 218,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,954.38 : 376,684.96 = 158,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,954.38/376,684.96 = 158,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,954.38x = 376,684.96 × 158,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,954.38x = 59,604,172,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,604,172,084.46/272,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,366.79

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