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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,235.29, 377,063.97 and 152,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,235.29, 377,063.97 and 152,376.72 is: 210,279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,235.29 : 377,063.97 = 152,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,235.29/377,063.97 = 152,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,235.29x = 377,063.97 × 152,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,235.29x = 57,455,770,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455,770,978.78/273,235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,279.47

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