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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,870.02, 377,875.83 and 159,080.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,870.02, 377,875.83 and 159,080.46 is: 219,493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,870.02 : 377,875.83 = 159,080.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,870.02/377,875.83 = 159,080.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,870.02x = 377,875.83 × 159,080.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,870.02x = 60,112,660,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,112,660,859.28/273,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,493.40

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