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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,237.28, 377,069.10 and 152,386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,237.28, 377,069.10 and 152,386.24 is: 210,293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,237.28 : 377,069.10 = 152,386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,237.28/377,069.10 = 152,386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,237.28x = 377,069.10 × 152,386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,237.28x = 57,460,142,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,460,142,369.18/273,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,293.93

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