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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,236.28, 377,067.72 and 152,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,236.28, 377,067.72 and 152,385.24 is: 210,292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,236.28 : 377,067.72 = 152,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,236.28/377,067.72 = 152,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,236.28x = 377,067.72 × 152,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,236.28x = 57,459,555,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,459,555,008.45/273,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,292.55

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