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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,503.16, 377,408.79 and 158,751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,503.16, 377,408.79 and 158,751.36 is: 219,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,503.16 : 377,408.79 = 158,751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,503.16/377,408.79 = 158,751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,503.16x = 377,408.79 × 158,751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,503.16x = 59,914,158,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,914,158,688.45/273,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,062.03

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