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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,107, 376,883.88 and 152,258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,107, 376,883.88 and 152,258.24 is: 210,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,107 : 376,883.88 = 152,258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,107/376,883.88 = 152,258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,107x = 376,883.88 × 152,258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,107x = 57,383,676,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,383,676,253.17/273,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,114.26

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