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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,335.82, 377,203.82 and 158,636.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,335.82, 377,203.82 and 158,636.85 is: 218,919.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,335.82 : 377,203.82 = 158,636.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,335.82/377,203.82 = 158,636.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,335.82x = 377,203.82 × 158,636.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,335.82x = 59,838,425,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,838,425,019.58/273,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,919.08

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