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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,405.28, 377,298.76 and 152,539.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,405.28, 377,298.76 and 152,539.38 is: 210,504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,405.28 : 377,298.76 = 152,539.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,405.28/377,298.76 = 152,539.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,405.28x = 377,298.76 × 152,539.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,405.28x = 57,552,918,925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,552,918,925.17/273,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,504.05

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