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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,021.23, 376,771.17 and 152,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,021.23, 376,771.17 and 152,170.30 is: 209,996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,021.23 : 376,771.17 = 152,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,021.23/376,771.17 = 152,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,021.23x = 376,771.17 × 152,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,021.23x = 57,333,380,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,333,380,464.54/273,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,996.05

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