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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,087.56, 376,823.62 and 152,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,087.56, 376,823.62 and 152,214.52 is: 210,035.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,087.56 : 376,823.62 = 152,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,087.56/376,823.62 = 152,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,087.56x = 376,823.62 × 152,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,087.56x = 57,358,026,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,358,026,442.96/273,087.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,035.30

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