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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,477.24, 377,407.62 and 158,746.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,477.24, 377,407.62 and 158,746.68 is: 219,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,477.24 : 377,407.62 = 158,746.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,477.24/377,407.62 = 158,746.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,477.24x = 377,407.62 × 158,746.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,477.24x = 59,912,206,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,912,206,681.70/273,477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,075.66

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