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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,262.38, 377,097.03 and 152,413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,262.38, 377,097.03 and 152,413.62 is: 210,327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,262.38 : 377,097.03 = 152,413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,262.38/377,097.03 = 152,413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,262.38x = 377,097.03 × 152,413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,262.38x = 57,474,723,433.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,474,723,433.55/273,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,327.98

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