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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,604.02, 377,466.30 and 158,863.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,604.02, 377,466.30 and 158,863.08 is: 219,168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,604.02 : 377,466.30 = 158,863.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,604.02/377,466.30 = 158,863.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,604.02x = 377,466.30 × 158,863.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,604.02x = 59,965,459,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,965,459,014.20/273,604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,168.78

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