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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,222.32, 377,048.44 and 152,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,222.32, 377,048.44 and 152,371.24 is: 210,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,222.32 : 377,048.44 = 152,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,222.32/377,048.44 = 152,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,222.32x = 377,048.44 × 152,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,222.32x = 57,451,338,342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,451,338,342.87/273,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,273.22

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