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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,157.96, 376,959.90 and 152,307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,157.96, 376,959.90 and 152,307.16 is: 210,184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,157.96 : 376,959.90 = 152,307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,157.96/376,959.90 = 152,307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,157.96x = 376,959.90 × 152,307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,157.96x = 57,413,691,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,413,691,802.88/273,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,184.95

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