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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,867.44, 377,872.31 and 159,077.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,867.44, 377,872.31 and 159,077.89 is: 219,489.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,867.44 : 377,872.31 = 159,077.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,867.44/377,872.31 = 159,077.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,867.44x = 377,872.31 × 159,077.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,867.44x = 60,111,127,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,111,127,079.47/273,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,489.86

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