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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,506.16, 377,412.92 and 158,754.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,506.16, 377,412.92 and 158,754.36 is: 219,066.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,506.16 : 377,412.92 = 158,754.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,506.16/377,412.92 = 158,754.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,506.16x = 377,412.92 × 158,754.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,506.16x = 59,915,946,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,915,946,570.33/273,506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,066.17

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