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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,362.28, 377,238.77 and 152,503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,362.28, 377,238.77 and 152,503.66 is: 210,454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,362.28 : 377,238.77 = 152,503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,362.28/377,238.77 = 152,503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,362.28x = 377,238.77 × 152,503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,362.28x = 57,530,293,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,530,293,399.82/273,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,454.40

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