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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,273, 227,013.18 and 52,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,273, 227,013.18 and 52,777 is: 79,201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,273 : 227,013.18 = 52,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,273/227,013.18 = 52,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,273x = 227,013.18 × 52,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,273x = 11,981,074,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,981,074,600.86/151,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,201.67

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