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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,333.06, 377,208.99 and 158,603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,333.06, 377,208.99 and 158,603.04 is: 218,877.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,333.06 : 377,208.99 = 158,603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,333.06/377,208.99 = 158,603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,333.06x = 377,208.99 × 158,603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,333.06x = 59,826,492,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,826,492,529.33/273,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,877.63

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