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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,531.34, 377,457.88 and 152,680.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,531.34, 377,457.88 and 152,680.42 is: 210,690.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,531.34 : 377,457.88 = 152,680.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,531.34/377,457.88 = 152,680.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,531.34x = 377,457.88 × 152,680.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,531.34x = 57,630,427,650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,630,427,650.71/273,531.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,690.40

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