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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,305.88, 377,171.46 and 158,575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,305.88, 377,171.46 and 158,575.86 is: 218,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,305.88 : 377,171.46 = 158,575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,305.88/377,171.46 = 158,575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,305.88x = 377,171.46 × 158,575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,305.88x = 59,810,288,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,810,288,636.96/273,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,840.11

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