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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,922.37, 378,050.40 and 157,633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,922.37, 378,050.40 and 157,633.44 is: 217,555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,922.37 : 378,050.40 = 157,633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,922.37/378,050.40 = 157,633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,922.37x = 378,050.40 × 157,633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,922.37x = 59,593,385,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593,385,045.38/273,922.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,555.75

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