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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,314.88, 377,183.88 and 158,584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,314.88, 377,183.88 and 158,584.68 is: 218,852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,314.88 : 377,183.88 = 158,584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,314.88/377,183.88 = 158,584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,314.88x = 377,183.88 × 158,584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,314.88x = 59,815,584,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,815,584,910.96/273,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,852.28

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