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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,224.32, 377,051.18 and 152,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,224.32, 377,051.18 and 152,373.24 is: 210,275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,224.32 : 377,051.18 = 152,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,224.32/377,051.18 = 152,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,224.32x = 377,051.18 × 152,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,224.32x = 57,452,509,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452,509,942.42/273,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,275.97

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