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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,312.54, 377,171.88 and 152,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,312.54, 377,171.88 and 152,450.72 is: 210,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,312.54 : 377,171.88 = 152,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,312.54/377,171.88 = 152,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,312.54x = 377,171.88 × 152,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,312.54x = 57,500,124,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,500,124,669.75/273,312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,382.31

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