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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,051, 376,812.18 and 152,199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,051, 376,812.18 and 152,199.95 is: 210,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,051 : 376,812.18 = 152,199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,051/376,812.18 = 152,199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,051x = 376,812.18 × 152,199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,051x = 57,350,793,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,350,793,071.33/273,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,036.93

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