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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,064.78, 376,823.10 and 158,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,064.78, 376,823.10 and 158,363.92 is: 218,538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,064.78 : 376,823.10 = 158,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,064.78/376,823.10 = 158,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,064.78x = 376,823.10 × 158,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,064.78x = 59,675,183,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,675,183,262.55/273,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,538.56

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