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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,587.90, 410,381.37 and 152,085.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,587.90, 410,381.37 and 152,085.74 is: 228,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,587.90 : 410,381.37 = 152,085.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,587.90/410,381.37 = 152,085.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,587.90x = 410,381.37 × 152,085.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,587.90x = 62,413,152,286.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,413,152,286.76/273,587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,128.34

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