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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,484.31, 377,427.26 and 152,649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,484.31, 377,427.26 and 152,649.18 is: 210,666.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,484.31 : 377,427.26 = 152,649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,484.31/377,427.26 = 152,649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,484.31x = 377,427.26 × 152,649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,484.31x = 57,613,962,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,613,962,130.27/273,484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,666.43

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