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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,048.12, 376,794 and 152,202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,048.12, 376,794 and 152,202.60 is: 210,032.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,048.12 : 376,794 = 152,202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,048.12/376,794 = 152,202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,048.12x = 376,794 × 152,202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,048.12x = 57,349,026,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,349,026,464.40/273,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,032.67

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