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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,340.56, 377,219.34 and 158,610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,340.56, 377,219.34 and 158,610.54 is: 218,887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,340.56 : 377,219.34 = 158,610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,340.56/377,219.34 = 158,610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,340.56x = 377,219.34 × 158,610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,340.56x = 59,830,963,215.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,830,963,215.84/273,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,887.98

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