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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,209.15, 377,074.04 and 158,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,209.15, 377,074.04 and 158,555.68 is: 218,833.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,209.15 : 377,074.04 = 158,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,209.15/377,074.04 = 158,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,209.15x = 377,074.04 × 158,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,209.15x = 59,787,229,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,787,229,087.08/273,209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,833.19

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