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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,541.68, 377,494.62 and 152,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,541.68, 377,494.62 and 152,682.36 is: 210,705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,541.68 : 377,494.62 = 152,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,541.68/377,494.62 = 152,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,541.68x = 377,494.62 × 152,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,541.68x = 57,636,769,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636,769,468.90/273,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,705.62

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