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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,131.04, 376,922.40 and 152,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,131.04, 376,922.40 and 152,280 is: 210,147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,131.04 : 376,922.40 = 152,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,131.04/376,922.40 = 152,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,131.04x = 376,922.40 × 152,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,131.04x = 57,397,743,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,397,743,072/273,131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,147.27

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