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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,232.29, 377,059.83 and 152,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,232.29, 377,059.83 and 152,373.72 is: 210,275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,232.29 : 377,059.83 = 152,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,232.29/377,059.83 = 152,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,232.29x = 377,059.83 × 152,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,232.29x = 57,454,008,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454,008,959.67/273,232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,275.33

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