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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,497.16, 377,425.26 and 152,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,497.16, 377,425.26 and 152,637.12 is: 210,638.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,497.16 : 377,425.26 = 152,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,497.16/377,425.26 = 152,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,497.16x = 377,425.26 × 152,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,497.16x = 57,609,104,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,609,104,701.65/273,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,638.77

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