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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,522.24, 377,479.71 and 152,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,522.24, 377,479.71 and 152,687.12 is: 210,718.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,522.24 : 377,479.71 = 152,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,522.24/377,479.71 = 152,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,522.24x = 377,479.71 × 152,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,522.24x = 57,636,287,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636,287,890.94/273,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,718.84

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