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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,560.88, 377,512.56 and 158,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,560.88, 377,512.56 and 158,867.72 is: 219,236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,560.88 : 377,512.56 = 158,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,560.88/377,512.56 = 158,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,560.88x = 377,512.56 × 158,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,560.88x = 59,974,559,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,974,559,678.56/273,560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,236.61

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