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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,129.81, 376,922.46 and 158,435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,129.81, 376,922.46 and 158,435.02 is: 218,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,129.81 : 376,922.46 = 158,435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,129.81/376,922.46 = 158,435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,129.81x = 376,922.46 × 158,435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,129.81x = 59,717,717,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,717,717,488.55/273,129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,642.25

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