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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,099.89, 376,879.28 and 152,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,099.89, 376,879.28 and 152,241.41 is: 210,093.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,099.89 : 376,879.28 = 152,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,099.89/376,879.28 = 152,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,099.89x = 376,879.28 × 152,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,099.89x = 57,376,630,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,376,630,341.38/273,099.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,093.94

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