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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,258.36, 377,095.74 and 152,399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,258.36, 377,095.74 and 152,399.80 is: 210,311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,258.36 : 377,095.74 = 152,399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,258.36/377,095.74 = 152,399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,258.36x = 377,095.74 × 152,399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,258.36x = 57,469,315,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,469,315,356.85/273,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,311.28

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