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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,235.43, 377,064.15 and 152,376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,235.43, 377,064.15 and 152,376.85 is: 210,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,235.43 : 377,064.15 = 152,376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,235.43/377,064.15 = 152,376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,235.43x = 377,064.15 × 152,376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,235.43x = 57,455,845,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455,845,539.61/273,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,279.63

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