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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,232.42, 377,060.01 and 152,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,232.42, 377,060.01 and 152,373.84 is: 210,275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,232.42 : 377,060.01 = 152,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,232.42/377,060.01 = 152,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,232.42x = 377,060.01 × 152,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,232.42x = 57,454,082,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454,082,576.79/273,232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,275.49

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