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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,599.40, 377,530.56 and 152,723.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,599.40, 377,530.56 and 152,723.10 is: 210,737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,599.40 : 377,530.56 = 152,723.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,599.40/377,530.56 = 152,723.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,599.40x = 377,530.56 × 152,723.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,599.40x = 57,657,637,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,657,637,467.94/273,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,737.44

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