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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,423.06, 377,323.38 and 152,557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,423.06, 377,323.38 and 152,557.02 is: 210,528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,423.06 : 377,323.38 = 152,557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,423.06/377,323.38 = 152,557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,423.06x = 377,323.38 × 152,557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,423.06x = 57,563,330,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,563,330,429.13/273,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,528.44

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