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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,359.81, 377,236.70 and 152,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,359.81, 377,236.70 and 152,501.10 is: 210,451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,359.81 : 377,236.70 = 152,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,359.81/377,236.70 = 152,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,359.81x = 377,236.70 × 152,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,359.81x = 57,529,011,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,529,011,710.37/273,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,451.61

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