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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,376.16, 377,258.55 and 152,510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,376.16, 377,258.55 and 152,510.24 is: 210,463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,376.16 : 377,258.55 = 152,510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,376.16/377,258.55 = 152,510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,376.16x = 377,258.55 × 152,510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,376.16x = 57,535,790,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,535,790,116.26/273,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,463.82

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