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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,329.56, 377,204.16 and 158,599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,329.56, 377,204.16 and 158,599.54 is: 218,872.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,329.56 : 377,204.16 = 158,599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,329.56/377,204.16 = 158,599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,329.56x = 377,204.16 × 158,599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,329.56x = 59,824,406,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824,406,262.09/273,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,872.80

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