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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,406.19, 377,309.54 and 158,676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,406.19, 377,309.54 and 158,676.17 is: 218,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,406.19 : 377,309.54 = 158,676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,406.19/377,309.54 = 158,676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,406.19x = 377,309.54 × 158,676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,406.19x = 59,870,031,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,870,031,221.80/273,406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,978.34

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