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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,312.24, 377,172.96 and 152,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,312.24, 377,172.96 and 152,461.44 is: 210,397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,312.24 : 377,172.96 = 152,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,312.24/377,172.96 = 152,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,312.24x = 377,172.96 × 152,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,312.24x = 57,504,332,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,504,332,610.66/273,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,397.94

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