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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,232.49, 377,063.03 and 152,381.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,232.49, 377,063.03 and 152,381.57 is: 210,287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,232.49 : 377,063.03 = 152,381.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,232.49/377,063.03 = 152,381.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,232.49x = 377,063.03 × 152,381.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,232.49x = 57,457,456,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,457,456,500.36/273,232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,287.79

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