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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,233.49, 377,064.41 and 152,382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,233.49, 377,064.41 and 152,382.57 is: 210,289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,233.49 : 377,064.41 = 152,382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,233.49/377,064.41 = 152,382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,233.49x = 377,064.41 × 152,382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,233.49x = 57,458,043,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,458,043,851.33/273,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,289.17

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