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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,233.28, 377,063.58 and 152,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,233.28, 377,063.58 and 152,382.24 is: 210,288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,233.28 : 377,063.58 = 152,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,233.28/377,063.58 = 152,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,233.28x = 377,063.58 × 152,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,233.28x = 57,457,792,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,457,792,942.82/273,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,288.41

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