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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,415.75, 377,347.82 and 158,669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,415.75, 377,347.82 and 158,669.76 is: 218,984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,415.75 : 377,347.82 = 158,669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,415.75/377,347.82 = 158,669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,415.75x = 377,347.82 × 158,669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,415.75x = 59,873,688,035.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,873,688,035.92/273,415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,984.05

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