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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,249.28, 377,083.28 and 152,390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,249.28, 377,083.28 and 152,390.72 is: 210,298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,249.28 : 377,083.28 = 152,390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,249.28/377,083.28 = 152,390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,249.28x = 377,083.28 × 152,390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,249.28x = 57,463,992,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,463,992,539.16/273,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,298.79

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