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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,231.55, 377,058.80 and 152,372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,231.55, 377,058.80 and 152,372.97 is: 210,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,231.55 : 377,058.80 = 152,372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,231.55/377,058.80 = 152,372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,231.55x = 377,058.80 × 152,372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,231.55x = 57,453,569,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,453,569,601.57/273,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,274.29

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