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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,036.87, 376,792.63 and 152,185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,036.87, 376,792.63 and 152,185.83 is: 210,017.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,036.87 : 376,792.63 = 152,185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,036.87/376,792.63 = 152,185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,036.87x = 376,792.63 × 152,185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,036.87x = 57,342,497,811.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,342,497,811.99/273,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,017.42

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