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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,407.16, 414,285.66 and 158,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,407.16, 414,285.66 and 158,160.12 is: 237,054.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,407.16 : 414,285.66 = 158,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,407.16/414,285.66 = 158,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,407.16x = 414,285.66 × 158,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,407.16x = 65,523,469,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,523,469,699.88/276,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,054.17

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