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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,056.45, 376,830.83 and 152,198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,056.45, 376,830.83 and 152,198.73 is: 210,041.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,056.45 : 376,830.83 = 152,198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,056.45/376,830.83 = 152,198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,056.45x = 376,830.83 × 152,198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,056.45x = 57,353,174,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,353,174,131.34/273,056.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,041.45

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