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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,289.23, 377,055.54 and 158,528.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,289.23, 377,055.54 and 158,528.11 is: 218,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,289.23 : 377,055.54 = 158,528.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,289.23/377,055.54 = 158,528.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,289.23x = 377,055.54 × 158,528.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,289.23x = 59,773,903,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,773,903,614.83/273,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,720.31

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