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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,581.85, 377,536.68 and 152,734.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,581.85, 377,536.68 and 152,734.38 is: 210,769.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,581.85 : 377,536.68 = 152,734.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,581.85/377,536.68 = 152,734.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,581.85x = 377,536.68 × 152,734.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,581.85x = 57,662,833,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,662,833,161.11/273,581.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,769.95

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