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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,542.87, 377,488.22 and 152,683.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,542.87, 377,488.22 and 152,683.11 is: 210,702.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,542.87 : 377,488.22 = 152,683.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,542.87/377,488.22 = 152,683.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,542.87x = 377,488.22 × 152,683.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,542.87x = 57,636,073,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636,073,530.52/273,542.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,702.16

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