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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,084.68, 376,801.26 and 159,885.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,084.68, 376,801.26 and 159,885.56 is: 220,609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,084.68 : 376,801.26 = 159,885.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,084.68/376,801.26 = 159,885.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,084.68x = 376,801.26 × 159,885.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,084.68x = 60,245,080,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,245,080,463.81/273,084.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,609.52

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