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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,395.60, 377,285.40 and 152,529.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,395.60, 377,285.40 and 152,529.69 is: 210,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,395.60 : 377,285.40 = 152,529.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,395.60/377,285.40 = 152,529.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,395.60x = 377,285.40 × 152,529.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,395.60x = 57,547,225,103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,547,225,103.53/273,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,490.68

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