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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,038.24, 376,794.53 and 152,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,038.24, 376,794.53 and 152,187.20 is: 210,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,038.24 : 376,794.53 = 152,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,038.24/376,794.53 = 152,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,038.24x = 376,794.53 × 152,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,038.24x = 57,343,304,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,343,304,677.07/273,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,019.32

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