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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,327.50, 377,108.21 and 158,566.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,327.50, 377,108.21 and 158,566.29 is: 218,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,327.50 : 377,108.21 = 158,566.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,327.50/377,108.21 = 158,566.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,327.50x = 377,108.21 × 158,566.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,327.50x = 59,796,648,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,796,648,995.41/273,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,772.90

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