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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,334.06, 377,210.37 and 158,604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,334.06, 377,210.37 and 158,604.04 is: 218,879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,334.06 : 377,210.37 = 158,604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,334.06/377,210.37 = 158,604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,334.06x = 377,210.37 × 158,604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,334.06x = 59,827,088,611.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,827,088,611.89/273,334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,879.01

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