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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,401.12, 377,322.72 and 152,584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,401.12, 377,322.72 and 152,584.40 is: 210,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,401.12 : 377,322.72 = 152,584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,401.12/377,322.72 = 152,584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,401.12x = 377,322.72 × 152,584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,401.12x = 57,573,560,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,573,560,837.57/273,401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,582.75

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