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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,318.72, 377,142.12 and 152,445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,318.72, 377,142.12 and 152,445.84 is: 210,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,318.72 : 377,142.12 = 152,445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,318.72/377,142.12 = 152,445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,318.72x = 377,142.12 × 152,445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,318.72x = 57,493,747,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493,747,282.78/273,318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,354.22

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