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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,052.85, 376,814.66 and 152,201.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,052.85, 376,814.66 and 152,201.79 is: 210,039.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,052.85 : 376,814.66 = 152,201.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,052.85/376,814.66 = 152,201.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,052.85x = 376,814.66 × 152,201.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,052.85x = 57,351,864,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,351,864,989.23/273,052.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,039.43

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