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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,375.65, 377,258.63 and 152,516.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,375.65, 377,258.63 and 152,516.96 is: 210,473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,375.65 : 377,258.63 = 152,516.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,375.65/377,258.63 = 152,516.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,375.65x = 377,258.63 × 152,516.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,375.65x = 57,538,336,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,336,732.49/273,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,473.53

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