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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,217.30, 377,041.52 and 152,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,217.30, 377,041.52 and 152,366.23 is: 210,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,217.30 : 377,041.52 = 152,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,217.30/377,041.52 = 152,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,217.30x = 377,041.52 × 152,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,217.30x = 57,448,394,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,448,394,955.87/273,217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,266.32

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