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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,300.96, 377,139.08 and 158,570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,300.96, 377,139.08 and 158,570.72 is: 218,818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,300.96 : 377,139.08 = 158,570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,300.96/377,139.08 = 158,570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,300.96x = 377,139.08 × 158,570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,300.96x = 59,803,215,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,803,215,455.74/273,300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,818.17

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