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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,459.64, 377,375.16 and 152,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,459.64, 377,375.16 and 152,606.04 is: 210,596.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,459.64 : 377,375.16 = 152,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,459.64/377,375.16 = 152,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,459.64x = 377,375.16 × 152,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,459.64x = 57,589,728,761.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589,728,761.97/273,459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,596.81

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