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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,592.74, 377,577 and 152,757.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,592.74, 377,577 and 152,757.78 is: 210,816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,592.74 : 377,577 = 152,757.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,592.74/377,577 = 152,757.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,592.74x = 377,577 × 152,757.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,592.74x = 57,677,824,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,677,824,299.06/273,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,816.36

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