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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,336.06, 377,213.14 and 158,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,336.06, 377,213.14 and 158,606.04 is: 218,881.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,336.06 : 377,213.14 = 158,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,336.06/377,213.14 = 158,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,336.06x = 377,213.14 × 158,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,336.06x = 59,828,282,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,828,282,371.37/273,336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,881.78

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