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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,082.68, 376,798.50 and 159,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,082.68, 376,798.50 and 159,883.56 is: 220,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,082.68 : 376,798.50 = 159,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,082.68/376,798.50 = 159,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,082.68x = 376,798.50 × 159,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,082.68x = 60,243,885,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,243,885,582.66/273,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,606.76

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