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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,673.60, 377,562.24 and 158,932.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,673.60, 377,562.24 and 158,932.64 is: 219,264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,673.60 : 377,562.24 = 158,932.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,673.60/377,562.24 = 158,932.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,673.60x = 377,562.24 × 158,932.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,673.60x = 60,006,963,567.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,006,963,567.51/273,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,264.71

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