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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,238.79, 377,068.80 and 152,380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,238.79, 377,068.80 and 152,380.22 is: 210,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,238.79 : 377,068.80 = 152,380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,238.79/377,068.80 = 152,380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,238.79x = 377,068.80 × 152,380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,238.79x = 57,457,826,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,457,826,699.14/273,238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,284.30

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