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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,379.76, 437,144.76 and 158,225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,379.76, 437,144.76 and 158,225.84 is: 237,379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,379.76 : 437,144.76 = 158,225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,379.76/437,144.76 = 158,225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,379.76x = 437,144.76 × 158,225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,379.76x = 69,167,596,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,167,596,852.60/291,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,379.55

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