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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,241.34, 377,072.31 and 152,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,241.34, 377,072.31 and 152,382.76 is: 210,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,241.34 : 377,072.31 = 152,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,241.34/377,072.31 = 152,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,241.34x = 377,072.31 × 152,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,241.34x = 57,459,319,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,459,319,317.38/273,241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,287.80

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