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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,208.24, 377,029.52 and 152,357.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,208.24, 377,029.52 and 152,357.37 is: 210,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,208.24 : 377,029.52 = 152,357.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,208.24/377,029.52 = 152,357.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,208.24x = 377,029.52 × 152,357.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,208.24x = 57,443,226,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,443,226,079.56/273,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,254.37

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