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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,868.62, 410,190.37 and 158,321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,868.62, 410,190.37 and 158,321.54 is: 237,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,868.62 : 410,190.37 = 158,321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,868.62/410,190.37 = 158,321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,868.62x = 410,190.37 × 158,321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,868.62x = 64,941,969,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,941,969,171.28/273,868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,128.19

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