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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,262.78, 377,103.31 and 152,411.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,262.78, 377,103.31 and 152,411.90 is: 210,328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,262.78 : 377,103.31 = 152,411.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,262.78/377,103.31 = 152,411.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,262.78x = 377,103.31 × 152,411.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,262.78x = 57,475,029,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,475,029,325.81/273,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,328.79

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