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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,423.06, 377,332.83 and 158,693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,423.06, 377,332.83 and 158,693.04 is: 219,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,423.06 : 377,332.83 = 158,693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,423.06/377,332.83 = 158,693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,423.06x = 377,332.83 × 158,693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,423.06x = 59,880,093,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,880,093,884.50/273,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,001.62

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