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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,298.13, 377,135.18 and 158,567.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,298.13, 377,135.18 and 158,567.89 is: 218,814.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,298.13 : 377,135.18 = 158,567.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,298.13/377,135.18 = 158,567.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,298.13x = 377,135.18 × 158,567.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,298.13x = 59,801,529,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,801,529,190.95/273,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,814.26

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