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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,233.30, 377,061.21 and 152,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,233.30, 377,061.21 and 152,374.72 is: 210,276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,233.30 : 377,061.21 = 152,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,233.30/377,061.21 = 152,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,233.30x = 377,061.21 × 152,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,233.30x = 57,454,596,296.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454,596,296.61/273,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,276.70

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