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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,427.57, 377,330.97 and 152,566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,427.57, 377,330.97 and 152,566.66 is: 210,542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,427.57 : 377,330.97 = 152,566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,427.57/377,330.97 = 152,566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,427.57x = 377,330.97 × 152,566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,427.57x = 57,568,125,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,568,125,807.46/273,427.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,542.51

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