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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,375.56, 377,258.50 and 152,516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,375.56, 377,258.50 and 152,516.87 is: 210,473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,375.56 : 377,258.50 = 152,516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,375.56/377,258.50 = 152,516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,375.56x = 377,258.50 × 152,516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,375.56x = 57,538,285,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,285,748.92/273,375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,473.41

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