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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,132.50, 376,923.06 and 152,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,132.50, 376,923.06 and 152,271.36 is: 210,134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,132.50 : 376,923.06 = 152,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,132.50/376,923.06 = 152,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,132.50x = 376,923.06 × 152,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,132.50x = 57,394,586,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,394,586,961.56/273,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,134.60

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