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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,413.75, 377,345.06 and 158,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,413.75, 377,345.06 and 158,667.76 is: 218,981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,413.75 : 377,345.06 = 158,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,413.75/377,345.06 = 158,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,413.75x = 377,345.06 × 158,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,413.75x = 59,872,495,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,872,495,244.36/273,413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,981.29

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