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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,057.28, 376,773.40 and 152,172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,057.28, 376,773.40 and 152,172.08 is: 209,972.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,057.28 : 376,773.40 = 152,172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,057.28/376,773.40 = 152,172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,057.28x = 376,773.40 × 152,172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,057.28x = 57,334,391,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,334,391,966.67/273,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,972.03

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