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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,205.38, 377,013.54 and 158,486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,205.38, 377,013.54 and 158,486.34 is: 218,705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,205.38 : 377,013.54 = 158,486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,205.38/377,013.54 = 158,486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,205.38x = 377,013.54 × 158,486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,205.38x = 59,751,496,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,751,496,085.04/273,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,705.42

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