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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,397.10, 377,287.47 and 152,531.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,397.10, 377,287.47 and 152,531.19 is: 210,492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,397.10 : 377,287.47 = 152,531.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,397.10/377,287.47 = 152,531.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,397.10x = 377,287.47 × 152,531.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,397.10x = 57,548,106,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,548,106,771.19/273,397.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,492.75

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