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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,038.26, 376,794.65 and 152,187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,038.26, 376,794.65 and 152,187.32 is: 210,019.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,038.26 : 376,794.65 = 152,187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,038.26/376,794.65 = 152,187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,038.26x = 376,794.65 × 152,187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,038.26x = 57,343,367,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,343,367,973.84/273,038.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,019.53

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