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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,223.32, 377,049.80 and 152,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,223.32, 377,049.80 and 152,372.24 is: 210,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,223.32 : 377,049.80 = 152,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,223.32/377,049.80 = 152,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,223.32x = 377,049.80 × 152,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,223.32x = 57,451,922,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,451,922,617.55/273,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,274.59

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