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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,217.32, 377,041.55 and 152,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,217.32, 377,041.55 and 152,366.24 is: 210,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,217.32 : 377,041.55 = 152,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,217.32/377,041.55 = 152,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,217.32x = 377,041.55 × 152,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,217.32x = 57,448,404,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,448,404,185.00/273,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,266.33

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