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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,330.56, 377,205.54 and 158,600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,330.56, 377,205.54 and 158,600.54 is: 218,874.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,330.56 : 377,205.54 = 158,600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,330.56/377,205.54 = 158,600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,330.56x = 377,205.54 × 158,600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,330.56x = 59,825,002,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,825,002,334.99/273,330.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,874.18

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