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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,320.48, 377,166 and 158,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,320.48, 377,166 and 158,590.24 is: 218,845.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,320.48 : 377,166 = 158,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,320.48/377,166 = 158,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,320.48x = 377,166 × 158,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,320.48x = 59,814,846,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,814,846,459.84/273,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,845.10

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