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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,953.32, 376,676.34 and 158,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,953.32, 376,676.34 and 158,254.20 is: 218,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,953.32 : 376,676.34 = 158,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,953.32/376,676.34 = 158,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,953.32x = 376,676.34 × 158,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,953.32x = 59,610,612,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,610,612,845.63/272,953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,391.24

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