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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,865.59, 377,869.74 and 159,076.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,865.59, 377,869.74 and 159,076.03 is: 219,487.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,865.59 : 377,869.74 = 159,076.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,865.59/377,869.74 = 159,076.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,865.59x = 377,869.74 × 159,076.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,865.59x = 60,110,017,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,110,017,151.66/273,865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,487.29

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