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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,232.55, 377,060.18 and 152,373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,232.55, 377,060.18 and 152,373.97 is: 210,275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,232.55 : 377,060.18 = 152,373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,232.55/377,060.18 = 152,373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,232.55x = 377,060.18 × 152,373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,232.55x = 57,454,156,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454,156,555.51/273,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,275.67

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