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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,003.92, 376,758.24 and 159,863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,003.92, 376,758.24 and 159,863.12 is: 220,618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,003.92 : 376,758.24 = 159,863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,003.92/376,758.24 = 159,863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,003.92x = 376,758.24 × 159,863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,003.92x = 60,229,747,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,229,747,732.11/273,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,618.62

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