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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,037.87, 376,794.01 and 152,186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,037.87, 376,794.01 and 152,186.83 is: 210,018.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,037.87 : 376,794.01 = 152,186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,037.87/376,794.01 = 152,186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,037.87x = 376,794.01 × 152,186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,037.87x = 57,343,085,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,343,085,944.89/273,037.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,018.80

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