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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,689.07, 377,583.66 and 158,948.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,689.07, 377,583.66 and 158,948.10 is: 219,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,689.07 : 377,583.66 = 158,948.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,689.07/377,583.66 = 158,948.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,689.07x = 377,583.66 × 158,948.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,689.07x = 60,016,205,348.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,016,205,348.05/273,689.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,286.09

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