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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,252.06, 376,988.45 and 158,467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,252.06, 376,988.45 and 158,467.36 is: 218,627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,252.06 : 376,988.45 = 158,467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,252.06/376,988.45 = 158,467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,252.06x = 376,988.45 × 158,467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,252.06x = 59,740,365,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,740,365,791.39/273,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,627.32

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