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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,245.78, 377,088.03 and 152,392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,245.78, 377,088.03 and 152,392.16 is: 210,306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,245.78 : 377,088.03 = 152,392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,245.78/377,088.03 = 152,392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,245.78x = 377,088.03 × 152,392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,245.78x = 57,465,259,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,465,259,401.84/273,245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,306.12

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