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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,493, 377,433.30 and 154,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,493, 377,433.30 and 154,261 is: 212,887.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,493 : 377,433.30 = 154,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,493/377,433.30 = 154,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,493x = 377,433.30 × 154,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,493x = 58,223,238,291.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,223,238,291.30/273,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,887.49

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