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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,317.80, 377,179.08 and 152,455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,317.80, 377,179.08 and 152,455.96 is: 210,389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,317.80 : 377,179.08 = 152,455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,317.80/377,179.08 = 152,455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,317.80x = 377,179.08 × 152,455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,317.80x = 57,503,198,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,503,198,733.32/273,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,389.51

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