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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,473.42, 377,391.13 and 158,762.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,473.42, 377,391.13 and 158,762.71 is: 219,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,473.42 : 377,391.13 = 158,762.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,473.42/377,391.13 = 158,762.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,473.42x = 377,391.13 × 158,762.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,473.42x = 59,915,636,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,915,636,927.29/273,473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,091.26

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