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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,228.24, 377,057.16 and 152,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,228.24, 377,057.16 and 152,377.32 is: 210,281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,228.24 : 377,057.16 = 152,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,228.24/377,057.16 = 152,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,228.24x = 377,057.16 × 152,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,228.24x = 57,454,959,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454,959,527.61/273,228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,281.92

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