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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,639.15, 377,593.29 and 158,895.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,639.15, 377,593.29 and 158,895.36 is: 219,258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,639.15 : 377,593.29 = 158,895.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,639.15/377,593.29 = 158,895.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,639.15x = 377,593.29 × 158,895.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,639.15x = 59,997,821,748.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,997,821,748.13/273,639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,258.91

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