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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,486.22, 377,449.03 and 152,635.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,486.22, 377,449.03 and 152,635.29 is: 210,657.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,486.22 : 377,449.03 = 152,635.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,486.22/377,449.03 = 152,635.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,486.22x = 377,449.03 × 152,635.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,486.22x = 57,612,043,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,612,043,188.11/273,486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,657.94

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