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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,318.57, 377,180.19 and 152,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,318.57, 377,180.19 and 152,456.72 is: 210,390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,318.57 : 377,180.19 = 152,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,318.57/377,180.19 = 152,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,318.57x = 377,180.19 × 152,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,318.57x = 57,503,652,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,503,652,730.48/273,318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,390.58

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