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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,402.12, 377,324.10 and 152,585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,402.12, 377,324.10 and 152,585.40 is: 210,584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,402.12 : 377,324.10 = 152,585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,402.12/377,324.10 = 152,585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,402.12x = 377,324.10 × 152,585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,402.12x = 57,574,148,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,574,148,728.14/273,402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,584.13

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