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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,375.24, 377,258.40 and 152,513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,375.24, 377,258.40 and 152,513.52 is: 210,468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,375.24 : 377,258.40 = 152,513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,375.24/377,258.40 = 152,513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,375.24x = 377,258.40 × 152,513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,375.24x = 57,537,006,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537,006,533.57/273,375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,468.97

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