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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,378.29, 377,262.28 and 152,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,378.29, 377,262.28 and 152,519.60 is: 210,477.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,378.29 : 377,262.28 = 152,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,378.29/377,262.28 = 152,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,378.29x = 377,262.28 × 152,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,378.29x = 57,539,892,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,892,602.54/273,378.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,477.18

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