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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,582.85, 377,538.06 and 152,735.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,582.85, 377,538.06 and 152,735.38 is: 210,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,582.85 : 377,538.06 = 152,735.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,582.85/377,538.06 = 152,735.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,582.85x = 377,538.06 × 152,735.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,582.85x = 57,663,419,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,663,419,058.56/273,582.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,771.32

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