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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,805.02, 377,842.19 and 159,093.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,805.02, 377,842.19 and 159,093.23 is: 219,543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,805.02 : 377,842.19 = 159,093.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,805.02/377,842.19 = 159,093.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,805.02x = 377,842.19 × 159,093.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,805.02x = 60,112,131,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,112,131,752.70/273,805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,543.57

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