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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,387.20, 377,285.28 and 152,539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,387.20, 377,285.28 and 152,539.04 is: 210,509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,387.20 : 377,285.28 = 152,539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,387.20/377,285.28 = 152,539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,387.20x = 377,285.28 × 152,539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,387.20x = 57,550,734,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,550,734,417.33/273,387.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,509.98

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