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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,083.49, 376,856.01 and 158,384.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,083.49, 376,856.01 and 158,384.25 is: 218,570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,083.49 : 376,856.01 = 158,384.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,083.49/376,856.01 = 158,384.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,083.49x = 376,856.01 × 158,384.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,083.49x = 59,688,056,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,688,056,501.84/273,083.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,570.73

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