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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,376.56, 377,259.89 and 152,517.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,376.56, 377,259.89 and 152,517.87 is: 210,474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,376.56 : 377,259.89 = 152,517.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,376.56/377,259.89 = 152,517.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,376.56x = 377,259.89 × 152,517.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,376.56x = 57,538,874,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,874,096.65/273,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,474.79

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