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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,863.73, 377,867.17 and 159,074.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,863.73, 377,867.17 and 159,074.16 is: 219,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,863.73 : 377,867.17 = 159,074.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,863.73/377,867.17 = 159,074.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,863.73x = 377,867.17 × 159,074.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,863.73x = 60,108,903,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108,903,790.37/273,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,484.72

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