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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,236.93, 377,066.22 and 152,378.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,236.93, 377,066.22 and 152,378.35 is: 210,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,236.93 : 377,066.22 = 152,378.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,236.93/377,066.22 = 152,378.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,236.93x = 377,066.22 × 152,378.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,236.93x = 57,456,726,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,456,726,559.01/273,236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,281.70

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