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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,012.46, 376,757.75 and 152,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,012.46, 376,757.75 and 152,151.30 is: 209,969.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,012.46 : 376,757.75 = 152,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,012.46/376,757.75 = 152,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,012.46x = 376,757.75 × 152,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,012.46x = 57,324,181,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,324,181,827.95/273,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,969.11

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