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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,229.24, 377,058.54 and 152,378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,229.24, 377,058.54 and 152,378.32 is: 210,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,229.24 : 377,058.54 = 152,378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,229.24/377,058.54 = 152,378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,229.24x = 377,058.54 × 152,378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,229.24x = 57,455,546,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455,546,866.85/273,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,283.30

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