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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,049.34, 376,801.67 and 158,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,049.34, 376,801.67 and 158,348.48 is: 218,517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,049.34 : 376,801.67 = 158,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,049.34/376,801.67 = 158,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,049.34x = 376,801.67 × 158,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,049.34x = 59,665,971,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,665,971,705.96/273,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,517.18

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