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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,217.60, 377,038.65 and 152,360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,217.60, 377,038.65 and 152,360.38 is: 210,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,217.60 : 377,038.65 = 152,360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,217.60/377,038.65 = 152,360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,217.60x = 377,038.65 × 152,360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,217.60x = 57,445,751,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,445,751,988.69/273,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,256.41

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