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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,421.51, 377,261.21 and 158,633.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,421.51, 377,261.21 and 158,633.64 is: 218,879.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,421.51 : 377,261.21 = 158,633.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,421.51/377,261.21 = 158,633.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,421.51x = 377,261.21 × 158,633.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,421.51x = 59,846,319,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,846,319,369.69/273,421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,879.34

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