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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,254.81, 376,992.25 and 158,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,254.81, 376,992.25 and 158,470.12 is: 218,631.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,254.81 : 376,992.25 = 158,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,254.81/376,992.25 = 158,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,254.81x = 376,992.25 × 158,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,254.81x = 59,742,007,096.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,742,007,096.57/273,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,631.13

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