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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,424.06, 377,334.21 and 158,694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,424.06, 377,334.21 and 158,694.04 is: 219,003.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,424.06 : 377,334.21 = 158,694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,424.06/377,334.21 = 158,694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,424.06x = 377,334.21 × 158,694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,424.06x = 59,880,690,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,880,690,215.11/273,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,003.00

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