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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,557.62, 377,508.08 and 158,864.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,557.62, 377,508.08 and 158,864.47 is: 219,232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,557.62 : 377,508.08 = 158,864.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,557.62/377,508.08 = 158,864.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,557.62x = 377,508.08 × 158,864.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,557.62x = 59,972,618,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,972,618,368.05/273,557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,232.13

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