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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,292.95, 377,143.29 and 152,434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,292.95, 377,143.29 and 152,434.14 is: 210,358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,292.95 : 377,143.29 = 152,434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,292.95/377,143.29 = 152,434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,292.95x = 377,143.29 × 152,434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,292.95x = 57,489,513,244.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,489,513,244.71/273,292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,358.57

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