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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,134.34, 376,924.05 and 152,274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,134.34, 376,924.05 and 152,274.42 is: 210,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,134.34 : 376,924.05 = 152,274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,134.34/376,924.05 = 152,274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,134.34x = 376,924.05 × 152,274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,134.34x = 57,395,891,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,395,891,097.80/273,134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,137.95

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