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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,345.24, 377,217 and 152,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,345.24, 377,217 and 152,483.52 is: 210,427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,345.24 : 377,217 = 152,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,345.24/377,217 = 152,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,345.24x = 377,217 × 152,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,345.24x = 57,519,375,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,519,375,963.84/273,345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,427.57

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