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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,420.29, 377,323.31 and 158,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,420.29, 377,323.31 and 158,725.50 is: 219,043.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,420.29 : 377,323.31 = 158,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,420.29/377,323.31 = 158,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,420.29x = 377,323.31 × 158,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,420.29x = 59,890,830,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,890,830,247.78/273,420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,043.11

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