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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,346.24, 377,218.38 and 152,484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,346.24, 377,218.38 and 152,484.52 is: 210,428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,346.24 : 377,218.38 = 152,484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,346.24/377,218.38 = 152,484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,346.24x = 377,218.38 × 152,484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,346.24x = 57,519,963,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,519,963,609.48/273,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,428.95

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