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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,063.78, 376,821.72 and 158,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,063.78, 376,821.72 and 158,362.92 is: 218,537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,063.78 : 376,821.72 = 158,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,063.78/376,821.72 = 158,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,063.78x = 376,821.72 × 158,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,063.78x = 59,674,587,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,674,587,898.62/273,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,537.18

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