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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,152.03, 376,976.45 and 204,121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,152.03, 376,976.45 and 204,121.62 is: 281,707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,152.03 : 376,976.45 = 204,121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,152.03/376,976.45 = 204,121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,152.03x = 376,976.45 × 204,121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,152.03x = 76,949,043,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,949,043,083.51/273,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,707.75

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