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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,236.79, 377,066.04 and 152,378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,236.79, 377,066.04 and 152,378.22 is: 210,281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,236.79 : 377,066.04 = 152,378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,236.79/377,066.04 = 152,378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,236.79x = 377,066.04 × 152,378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,236.79x = 57,456,651,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,456,651,997.65/273,236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,281.54

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