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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,414.75, 377,346.44 and 158,668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,414.75, 377,346.44 and 158,668.76 is: 218,982.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,414.75 : 377,346.44 = 158,668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,414.75/377,346.44 = 158,668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,414.75x = 377,346.44 × 158,668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,414.75x = 59,873,091,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,873,091,725.21/273,414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,982.67

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