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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,570.40, 377,526.38 and 152,710.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,570.40, 377,526.38 and 152,710.71 is: 210,740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,570.40 : 377,526.38 = 152,710.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,570.40/377,526.38 = 152,710.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,570.40x = 377,526.38 × 152,710.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,570.40x = 57,652,321,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,652,321,533.53/273,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,740.35

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