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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,424.08, 377,324.76 and 152,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,424.08, 377,324.76 and 152,558 is: 210,529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,424.08 : 377,324.76 = 152,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,424.08/377,324.76 = 152,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,424.08x = 377,324.76 × 152,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,424.08x = 57,563,910,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,563,910,736.08/273,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,529.78

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