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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,558.24, 377,479.44 and 158,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,558.24, 377,479.44 and 158,801.76 is: 219,128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,558.24 : 377,479.44 = 158,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,558.24/377,479.44 = 158,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,558.24x = 377,479.44 × 158,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,558.24x = 59,944,399,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,944,399,435.81/273,558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,128.47

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