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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,368.88, 377,258.40 and 158,638.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,368.88, 377,258.40 and 158,638.68 is: 218,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,368.88 : 377,258.40 = 158,638.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,368.88/377,258.40 = 158,638.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,368.88x = 377,258.40 × 158,638.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,368.88x = 59,847,774,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,847,774,594.91/273,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,926.80

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