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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,497.14, 377,426.40 and 152,638.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,497.14, 377,426.40 and 152,638.42 is: 210,641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,497.14 : 377,426.40 = 152,638.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,497.14/377,426.40 = 152,638.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,497.14x = 377,426.40 × 152,638.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,497.14x = 57,609,769,362.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,609,769,362.29/273,497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,641.21

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