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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,125, 376,914.10 and 152,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,125, 376,914.10 and 152,273.88 is: 210,138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,125 : 376,914.10 = 152,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,125/376,914.10 = 152,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,125x = 376,914.10 × 152,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,125x = 57,394,172,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,394,172,433.71/273,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,138.85

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