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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,318.80, 377,180.46 and 152,456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,318.80, 377,180.46 and 152,456.96 is: 210,390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,318.80 : 377,180.46 = 152,456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,318.80/377,180.46 = 152,456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,318.80x = 377,180.46 × 152,456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,318.80x = 57,503,786,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,503,786,303.00/273,318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,390.89

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