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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,558.37, 377,509.11 and 158,865.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,558.37, 377,509.11 and 158,865.22 is: 219,233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,558.37 : 377,509.11 = 158,865.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,558.37/377,509.11 = 158,865.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,558.37x = 377,509.11 × 158,865.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,558.37x = 59,973,067,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,973,067,812.15/273,558.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,233.17

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