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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,237.18, 377,066.57 and 152,378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,237.18, 377,066.57 and 152,378.60 is: 210,282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,237.18 : 377,066.57 = 152,378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,237.18/377,066.57 = 152,378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,237.18x = 377,066.57 × 152,378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,237.18x = 57,456,873,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,456,873,396.18/273,237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,282.05

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