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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,048.09, 376,799.94 and 158,347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,048.09, 376,799.94 and 158,347.23 is: 218,515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,048.09 : 376,799.94 = 158,347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,048.09/376,799.94 = 158,347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,048.09x = 376,799.94 × 158,347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,048.09x = 59,665,227,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,665,227,159.03/273,048.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,515.45

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