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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,037.59, 376,708.37 and 158,293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,037.59, 376,708.37 and 158,293.33 is: 218,396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,037.59 : 376,708.37 = 158,293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,037.59/376,708.37 = 158,293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,037.59x = 376,708.37 × 158,293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,037.59x = 59,630,420,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,630,420,046.90/273,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,396.38

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