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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,233.42, 377,061.39 and 152,374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,233.42, 377,061.39 and 152,374.85 is: 210,276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,233.42 : 377,061.39 = 152,374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,233.42/377,061.39 = 152,374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,233.42x = 377,061.39 × 152,374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,233.42x = 57,454,670,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454,670,856.73/273,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,276.88

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