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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,359.11, 377,235.74 and 152,500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,359.11, 377,235.74 and 152,500.40 is: 210,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,359.11 : 377,235.74 = 152,500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,359.11/377,235.74 = 152,500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,359.11x = 377,235.74 × 152,500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,359.11x = 57,528,600,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,528,600,081.73/273,359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,450.64

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