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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,203.56, 377,027.58 and 152,343.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,203.56, 377,027.58 and 152,343.66 is: 210,237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,203.56 : 377,027.58 = 152,343.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,203.56/377,027.58 = 152,343.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,203.56x = 377,027.58 × 152,343.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,203.56x = 57,437,761,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,437,761,458.14/273,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,237.97

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