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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,240.34, 377,070.93 and 152,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,240.34, 377,070.93 and 152,381.76 is: 210,286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,240.34 : 377,070.93 = 152,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,240.34/377,070.93 = 152,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,240.34x = 377,070.93 × 152,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,240.34x = 57,458,731,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,458,731,958.24/273,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,286.42

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