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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,377.24, 377,261.16 and 152,515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,377.24, 377,261.16 and 152,515.52 is: 210,471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,377.24 : 377,261.16 = 152,515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,377.24/377,261.16 = 152,515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,377.24x = 377,261.16 × 152,515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,377.24x = 57,538,181,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,181,993.20/273,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,471.73

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