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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,524.61, 378,847.83 and 158,173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,524.61, 378,847.83 and 158,173.77 is: 218,282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,524.61 : 378,847.83 = 158,173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,524.61/378,847.83 = 158,173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,524.61x = 378,847.83 × 158,173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,524.61x = 59,923,789,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,923,789,527.42/274,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,282.03

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