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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,156.96, 376,958.52 and 152,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,156.96, 376,958.52 and 152,306.16 is: 210,183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,156.96 : 376,958.52 = 152,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,156.96/376,958.52 = 152,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,156.96x = 376,958.52 × 152,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,156.96x = 57,413,104,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,413,104,660.48/273,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,183.57

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