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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,376.62, 377,258.51 and 152,518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,376.62, 377,258.51 and 152,518.04 is: 210,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,376.62 : 377,258.51 = 152,518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,376.62/377,258.51 = 152,518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,376.62x = 377,258.51 × 152,518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,376.62x = 57,538,728,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,728,428.24/273,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,474.21

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