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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,433.96, 377,347.86 and 158,703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,433.96, 377,347.86 and 158,703.96 is: 219,016.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,433.96 : 377,347.86 = 158,703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,433.96/377,347.86 = 158,703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,433.96x = 377,347.86 × 158,703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,433.96x = 59,886,599,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,886,599,679.53/273,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,016.69

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