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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,534.24, 377,496.27 and 152,699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,534.24, 377,496.27 and 152,699.12 is: 210,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,534.24 : 377,496.27 = 152,699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,534.24/377,496.27 = 152,699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,534.24x = 377,496.27 × 152,699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,534.24x = 57,643,346,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,643,346,344.80/273,534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,735.40

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